aculeus

English

noun
Definitions
  • (botany) A prickle growing on the bark, as in some brambles and roses.
  • A sting.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin aculeus (sting, prick).

Origin

Latin

aculeus

Gloss

sting, prick

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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