Synonym of Quills, They Protect Porcupines

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Culinary School, Group 2213, Puzzle 3 (Artisan Cheese).

Question is: Synonym of Quills, They Protect Porcupines

and the answer is: SPINES

Word Meaning:

SPINES — plural of spine

Definitions from Wiktionary.