Setaceous and Thorny

Setaceous

Setaceous adjective - Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc..
Usage example: setaceous whiskers
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Synonyms for Setaceous

Thorny is a synonym for setaceous. In some cases you can use "Thorny" instead an adjective "Setaceous".

Thorny

Thorny adjective - Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc..

Setaceous is a synonym for thorny. You can use "Setaceous" instead an adjective "Thorny".

Nearby Word: thorn
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