Aculeate

Aculeate
Aculeate 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. [1913 Webster]

2. (Bot.) Having prickles, or sharp points; beset with prickles. [1913 Webster]

3. Severe or stinging; incisive. [R.] --Bacon. [1913 Webster]


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