aculeus

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Synonyms: aculeous

Antonyms: aculeous

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|botany}} A sharp [[spike]] or other [[projection]] growing on a [[plant]], as in some [[bramble]]s and [[rose]]s. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
2. A [[sting]].

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