Acantha

Word ACANTHA
Character 7
Hyphenation a can tha
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Acantha"

What do we mean by acantha?

A sharp spiny part or structure, such as the spinous process of a vertebra. noun

In botany, a prickle. noun

In zoology, a spine or prickly fin. noun

In anatomy: One of the spinous processes of the vertebræ. The vertebral column as a whole. noun

capitalized In entomology, a genus of coleopterous insects. noun

A prickle. noun

A spine or prickly fin. noun

The vertebral column; the spinous process of a vertebra. noun

A prickle. noun

A spine or prickly fin. noun

(Can we verify(+) this sense?) The vertebral column; the spinous process of a vertebra. noun

Any sharply pointed projection noun

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The word "acantha" in example sentences

My journal was called acantha and we exchanged a couple of emails about gay/lesbian groups in the DC area I live in NoVA. ❋ Vuboq (2006)

The genus name Acacia is derived from the greek word acantha meaning spine, thorn or prickle and the species name xanthophloea is derived from the greek words xanthos meaning yellow and phloios phloea meaning bark. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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