acanthaceous
Pronunciation: /ˌæk.n̩ˈθeɪ.ʃəs/
The English word “acanthaceous” has 2 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a member of the Acanthaceae family.
- Armed with prickles, as a plant.
Etymology
From taxonomic name Acanthaceae + -ous.
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