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acicula

[ uh-sik-yuh-luh ]

noun

, plural a·cic·u·lae [uh, -, sik, -y, uh, -lee].
  1. a needlelike part; spine, bristle, or needlelike crystal.
  2. a plural of aciculum.


acicula

/ əˈsɪkjʊlə /

noun

  1. a needle-shaped part, such as a spine, prickle, or crystal
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Derived Forms

  • aˈcicular, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acicula1

1875–80; < New Latin, Late Latin, alteration of acucula ornamental pin, equivalent to Latin acu-, stem of acus needle ( acute ) + -cula -cule 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of acicula1

C19: New Latin, diminutive of acus needle
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Example Sentences

The banks of Aripo are not the only localities, nor is the acicula the only mollusc, by which pearls are furnished.

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