spiculum

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Synonyms: speculum, apiculum, spicule, piaculum, poculum, spicula, spicules, saeculum, spiraculum, seculum, spiculous

Antonyms: speculum, apiculum, spicule, piaculum, poculum, spicula, spicules, saeculum, spiraculum, seculum, spiculous

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Noun

1. A thrusting [[javelin]] used by [[Roman]]s that replaced the [[pilum]] in the late 3rd century.
2. A sharp, pointed [[crystal]], especially of [[ice]].
3. {{lb|en|zoology}} A sharp, needle-like structure, especially those making up the skeleton of a [[sponge]].
4. {{lb|en|astronomy}} A small radial emission of [[gas]] seen in the [[chromosphere]] and [[corona]] of the [[sun]].

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