spinule

[ spahy-nyool, spin-yool ]

nounZoology, Botany.
  1. a small spine.

Origin of spinule

1
From the Latin word spīnula, dating back to 1745–55. See spine, -ule

Other words from spinule

  • spin·u·lose [spin-yuh-lohs, spahy-nyuh-], /ˈspɪn yəˌloʊs, ˈspaɪ nyə-/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for spinule

spinule

/ (ˈspaɪnjuːl) /


noun
  1. biology a very small spine, thorn, or prickle

Origin of spinule

1
C18: from Late Latin spīnula

Derived forms of spinule

  • spinulose (ˈspaɪnjʊˌləʊs), adjective

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