spiny-fruited
|spi-ny-fruit-ed|
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/ˈspaɪni ˈfruːtɪd/
thorny fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spiny-fruited' originates from the combination of 'spiny,' meaning 'covered with spines,' and 'fruited,' meaning 'bearing fruit.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'spiny' comes from the Old English word 'spīn,' meaning 'thorn,' and 'fruited' is derived from the Latin 'fructus,' meaning 'fruit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bearing fruit with spines,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fruit that is covered with spines or thorns.
The spiny-fruited plant was difficult to handle without gloves.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 19:33