aculeus

[US]/ˈækjʊliəs/
[UK]/əˈkjuːliəs/

Translation

n.a sharp, pointed projection on the skin or body of an animal, especially a spine or sting.; a thorn or prickle.
Word Forms
Pluralaculeuss

Phrases & Collocations

aculeus structure

remove the aculeus

aculeus-like spines

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