(ˌækənˈθeɪʃəs) adj1. (Plants) of or relating to the Acanthaceae, a mainly tropical and subtropical family of flowering plants that includes the acanthus2. (Botany) having spiny or prickly outgrowthsTranslationsacantáceo
acanthaceous
acanthaceous
[ə‚kan′thā·shəs] (botany) Having sharp points or prickles; prickly.