aculeate

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(ə kyo̵̅o̅′lē it, -āt′)

adjective

having an aculeus or aculei

Origin: L aculeatus

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adjective
  1. Biology Having a stinger, as a bee or wasp.
  2. Botany Having sharp prickles.

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Origin: Latin acūleātus

Origin: , from acūleus, sting

Origin: , diminutive of acus, needle; see acumen

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