Pronunciation: /əˈsɪkjʊləs/
noun a plural form of the noun 'acicula', which refers to a needle-like structure or spine found in certain animals or plants
A1 I found some aciculas on the forest floor.
A2 The pine tree's aciculas were sharp and prickly.
B1 The aciculas of the cactus plant are used for protection against predators.
B2 Botanists study the structure and function of aciculas in coniferous trees.
C1 The intricate patterns of aciculas in different plant species fascinate researchers.
C2 The genetic makeup of aciculas plays a crucial role in the adaptation of plants to their environment.
formal The aciculas on the pine tree help protect it from predators.
informal I accidentally pricked my finger on one of the aciculas while climbing the tree.
slang Be careful not to get stabbed by those sharp aciculas!
figurative His words were like aciculas, piercing through her heart with their sharpness.
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