spinate en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈspaɪneɪt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English spine Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂tos Proto-Italic *-ātos Latin -ātuslbor. English -ate English spinate From spine + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Meanings
- Bearing a spine; spiniform.
- Covered in spine-like processes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most spinate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more spinate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |