| 释义 |
spiny
I. adjective
also spin·ey \ˈspīnē, -ni\
(spinier ; spiniest)
Etymology: spine + -y
1. : covered with spines : bearing several or many spines, prickles, or sharp processes
2. : abounding with difficulties, obstacles, or annoyances : nettlesome, thorny
< a spiny problem — A.C.Fisher >
3. : slender and pointed like a spine
II. noun
(-es)
Africa : any of several rabbitfishes of the genus Siganus |