acanthaceous

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US/ˌæk.n̩ˈθeɪ.ʃəs/US/ˌæk.ænˈθeɪ.ʃəs/

adjective

Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a member of the Acanthaceae family.

First used First attested in the mid 18th century.Scrabble 19
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Meanings

adjectiveacanthaceous (comparative more acanthaceous, superlative most acanthaceous)

comparative more acanthaceous · superlative most acanthaceous

  1. biologyOf, pertaining to, or resembling, a member of the Acanthaceae family.First known use First attested in the mid 18th century.
  2. Armed with prickles, as a plant.

Origin

From taxonomic name Acanthaceae + -ous.

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Translations

Spanish acantáceo, acantáceo
  • acantáceopertaining to the acanthus family
  • acantáceoarmed with prickles

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with acanthaceous

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Cite this entry
APA

acanthaceous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acanthaceous

MLA

“acanthaceous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acanthaceous. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acanthaceous,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acanthaceous.

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