Echinodermatous

/ˌɛkɪnoʊdərˈmeɪtəs/ adjective

Definition

Possessing the characteristics of echinoderms; having a spiny, bumpy, or ridged skin texture.

Etymology

An extended adjective form combining echinodermat- with the adjectival suffix -ous, used in scientific contexts to describe echinoderm-like qualities.

Kelly Says

Scientists love stacking suffixes to build precise descriptive words—'echinodermatous' lets them say 'echinoderm-like' in one fancy word instead of three.

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