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Definition of spinefoot
spinefoot
/ˈspaɪn.fʊt/
spine · foot
Plural:spinefoots
spinefoot Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of various marine reef fishes in the family Siganidae, native to the Indo-Pacific region and characterized by possessing prominent, venomous spines in their dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins.
Example
"While snorkeling over the tropical coral reef, the marine biologist was careful to avoid the spinefoot, knowing that its rigid fin spines could deliver a sharply painful sting."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for spinefootWord Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'spine' and 'foot', referring to the sharp, venomous spines located on the pelvic fins (anatomically corresponding to the 'feet' or lower appendages) of these fishes.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spinefoot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spinefoot