Spiny /(?)/

Spin·y

Spiny

a.
  1. Full of spines; thorny; as, a spiny tree.
  2. Like a spine in shape; slender.
  3. Fig.: Abounding with difficulties or annoyances.
    The spiny deserts of scholastic philosophy.
    — Bp. Warburton.

Phrases & Compounds

Spiny lobster
Same as Rock lobster, under Rock. See also Lobster.

Spiny

n.
  1. See Spinny.