Main Entry:

spiny

Pronunciation:

\ˈspī-nē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

spin·i·er; spin·i·est

Date:

1586

1: abounding with difficulties, obstacles, or annoyances : thorny <spiny problems>2: covered or armed with spines ; broadly : bearing spines, prickles, or thorns3: slender and pointed like a spine

— spin·i·ness noun