aculea

[US]/əˈkjuːliːə/
[UK]/əˈkuːliˌeɪ/

Translation

n.A minute, sharp spine or prickle on an insect or plant.
Word Forms
Pluralaculeas

Example Sentences

the cactus had sharp aculea that could prick you.

aculea are a type of modified leaf found on cacti.

the aculea of the rose bush were particularly sharp.

he carefully avoided touching the plant's aculea.

the coat of spines and aculea protected the animal from predators.

some plants have aculea that are barbed, making them difficult to remove.

the aculea of the agave plant were clustered tightly together.

he used gardening gloves to protect his hands from the aculea.

the aculea of the prickly pear cactus are edible when cooked properly.

she studied the different types of aculea found in various plants.

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