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Origin: OF. Espinaye,espinoye, espinei, espanoi, F. Epinaie, from L. Spinetum a thicket of thorns, fr. Spina a thorn. See Spine.
A small thicket or grove with undergrowth; a clump of trees.
Alternative forms: spinney, and spinny] "The downs rise steep, crowned with black fir spinnies." (C. Kingsley)
(01 Mar 1998)
spinneret, spinnerule, spinning, spinning disk nebuliser < Prev | Next > spino-, spino-adductor reflex, spinobulbar
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