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Etymology of the English word spinescent

the English word spinescent
derived from the Late Latin word spinescens
derived from the Late Latin word spinescere
derived from the Late Latin word spina (spine; thorn; spine, backbone, back; thorn, spine, prickle)

Date

The earliest known usage of spinescent in English dates from the 18th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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