spiny-finned

spin·y-finned

(spī′nē-fĭnd′)adj. Having fins supported by sharp, spiny, inflexible rays. Used of a fish.

spiny-finned

adj (Zoology) (of certain fishes) having fins that are supported by stiff bony spines. See also acanthopterygian Compare soft-finned

spin′y-finned`



adj. (of a fish) having fins supported by bony spines, as percoid fishes. [1880–85]
Thesaurus
Adj.1.spiny-finned - of or relating to fish with spiny fins