acanthochronology

noun

The study of plant spines or thorns over time, used to draw conclusions about climate change or plant physiology.

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Meanings

nounacanthochronology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe study of plant spines or thorns over time, used to draw conclusions about climate change or plant physiology.

Origin

acantho- + chronology

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APA

acanthochronology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acanthochronology

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“acanthochronology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acanthochronology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “acanthochronology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acanthochronology.

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