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Spinescent
Translation of "spinescent" into Russian
spinescent
Adjective
UK
/spaɪˈnɛsənt/
US
/spaɪˈnɛsənt/
spinescent
more spinescent Comp.
most spinescent Super.
The spinescent leaves of the plant deter herbivores.
Колючие листья растения отпугивают травоядных.
Definitions
spinescent
Adjective
UK
/spaɪˈnɛsənt/
US
/spaɪˈnɛsənt/
Having spines or spine-like projections.
The spinescent leaves of the cactus deter animals from eating them.
Becoming or tending to become spiny, especially during growth or maturation.
Some shrubs are initially smooth but turn spinescent as they age in arid climates.