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View synonyms for acicula
acicula
[ uh-sik-yuh-luh ]
noun
, plural a·cic·u·lae [uh, -, sik, -y, uh, -lee].
- a needlelike part; spine, bristle, or needlelike crystal.
- a plural of aciculum.
acicula
/ əˈsɪkjʊlə /
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acicula1
C19: New Latin, diminutive of acus needle
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Example Sentences
Acicula lineata is a very small shell, the size of the Pupæ; mainly northern in distribution.
From Project Gutenberg
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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