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aculeate
aculeate [ ə kyli ət ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. stinging: describes an insect that has a sting
2. prickly: describes a plant or plant part that has prickles
[Mid-17th century. < Latin aculeatus< aculeus 'small needle' < acus (see acute)]
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