spiny-rayed
adjective
1
: having spiny rays
—used of a fin
2
: having fins with one or more spiny rays : spiny-finned
—used of a fish, especially of the Acanthopterygii
compare soft-rayed
Dictionary Entries Near spiny-rayed
Cite this Entry
“Spiny-rayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spiny-rayed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share