Definition of aculeus in English:

aculeus

noun əˈkjuːlɪəs

1Botany. A sharply pointed projection on a plant, such as a thorn or a spine; especially one growing directly from the epidermis or forming an extension of it.
2Zoology. The sting of an insect or other animal.

Origin

Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin acūleus sting, spine, thorn, barb, spike, prick, pang from acus needle + -leus, suffix forming diminutives.

Definition of aculeus in US English:

aculeus

nounəˈkjuːlɪəs

1Botany. A sharply pointed projection on a plant, such as a thorn or a spine; especially one growing directly from the epidermis or forming an extension of it.
2Zoology. The sting of an insect or other animal.

Origin

Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin acūleus sting, spine, thorn, barb, spike, prick, pang from acus needle + -leus, suffix forming diminutives.

词汇	aculeus
释义	Definition of aculeus in English: aculeus noun əˈkjuːlɪəs 1Botany. A sharply pointed projection on a plant, such as a thorn or a spine; especially one growing directly from the epidermis or forming an extension of it. 2Zoology. The sting of an insect or other animal. Origin Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin acūleus sting, spine, thorn, barb, spike, prick, pang from acus needle + -leus, suffix forming diminutives. Definition of aculeus in US English: aculeus nounəˈkjuːlɪəs 1Botany. A sharply pointed projection on a plant, such as a thorn or a spine; especially one growing directly from the epidermis or forming an extension of it. 2Zoology. The sting of an insect or other animal. Origin Early 17th century (in an earlier sense). From classical Latin acūleus sting, spine, thorn, barb, spike, prick, pang from acus needle + -leus, suffix forming diminutives.
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