About The Word Aculeate
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Aculeate
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What's The Definition Of Aculeate?
[adj] having or resembling a stinger or barb; "aculeate insects such as bees and wasps"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Aculeate: aculeated Related Terms | Find terms related to Aculeate: See Also | Aculeate In Webster's Dictionary \A*cu"le*ate\, a. [L. aculeatus, fr. aculeus, dim. of
acus needle.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Having a sting; covered with prickles; sharp
like a prickle.
2. (Bot.) Having prickles, or sharp points; beset with
prickles.
3. Severe or stinging; incisive. [R.] --Bacon.
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