What is another word for acanthoid?
Pronunciation: [ɐkˈanθɔ͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Acanthoid is an adjective used to describe something that resembles or has the characteristics of thorns or spines. Synonyms for acanthoid include prickly, thorny, spiky, barbed, and spiny. All of these words can describe something that is sharp, pointed, and potentially painful to touch. Other synonyms for acanthoid include bristly, jagged, serrated, hooked, and pointed. These words can be used to describe objects or surfaces that have a rough or uneven texture, often with protruding edges or points. Acanthoid is also sometimes used to describe certain types of biological structures, such as the spines on a fish or the leaves of a plant.
