spi·nos·i·ty
spīˈnäsətē
plural -es
1
a
: the state of having spines
b
: a thorny or prickly quality : something nettlesome or difficult (as in a problem or argument)
2
: a rude or cutting remark or one likely to give pain
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“Spinose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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