1. Resembling or having the form of a thorn or spine; spiny or prickly in appearance.
Usage: Chiefly used in scientific and medical contexts
2. Of or relating to the acanthus plant or its characteristic leaf shape.
Usage: Botanical and architectural term

Examples

• The acanthoid projections on the fish's fins help it navigate through dense vegetation.
• Under the microscope, the acanthoid structures of the sea urchin were clearly visible.
• The architect incorporated acanthoid leaf designs into the column capitals.
• The plant's acanthoid leaves provided protection from herbivores.
• Medical imaging revealed acanthoid formations in the patient's tissue sample.