acanthine (Meaning)

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acanthine (a.)

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the plant acanthus.

Synonyms & Antonyms of acanthine

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acanthine Sentence Examples

  1. The cactus had acanthine features, with long, spine-like thorns providing protection against herbivores.
  2. As I touched the acanthine leaves of the succulent, I realized the plant's defense mechanism was its sharp spines.
  3. The acanthine structure of the sea urchin's shell was a remarkable adaptation for survival in the ocean.
  4. Acanthine spurs along the stem of the rosebush made pruning a careful task to avoid getting pricked.
  5. The arid desert landscape was adorned with acanthine plants, their spines glistening in the harsh sunlight.
  6. The caterpillar's acanthine hairs served as a warning to predators that it was not to be consumed.
  7. Walking through the thicket, I noticed the acanthine branches of the thornbush, a natural barrier in the wild.
  8. Acanthine structures on the pineapple's outer skin provided a tactile reminder of its tropical origin.
  9. The biologist studied the acanthine characteristics of various plant species, documenting their adaptations to different environments.
  10. Children were cautioned to avoid the acanthine parts of the garden, where certain plants with sharp spines were thriving.

FAQs About the word acanthine

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, the plant acanthus.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The cactus had acanthine features, with long, spine-like thorns providing protection against herbivores.

As I touched the acanthine leaves of the succulent, I realized the plant's defense mechanism was its sharp spines.

The acanthine structure of the sea urchin's shell was a remarkable adaptation for survival in the ocean.

Acanthine spurs along the stem of the rosebush made pruning a careful task to avoid getting pricked.