spiculate

[ spik-yuh-leyt, -lit ]

/ ˈspɪk yəˌleɪt, -lɪt /

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adjective

having the form of a spicule.

covered with or having spicules; consisting of spicules.

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Also spic·u·lar

[spik-yuh-ler]. /ˈspɪk yə lər/.

Origin of spiculate

1825–35; <Latin spīculātus, equivalent to spīcul(um) (see spicule) + -ātus-ate¹

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