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Spiny

/spˈaɪni/
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(adj) Covered in spines or thorns.

I'm allergic to spiny lobster.
I'm allergic to Japanese spiny lobster.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The desert cactus has many ____ needles that protect it from being eaten by thirsty local animals.

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