Aculeolus

Pronunciation: /ˌækjəˈliːələs/

Definitions of aculeolus

noun a small prickle or sharp point on a plant or animal

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small aculeolus on the rose bush.

A2 The aculeolus on the cactus plant can be quite sharp.

B1 The aculeolus of the sea urchin is used for defense against predators.

B2 Scientists study the structure and function of the aculeolus in various species.

C1 The aculeolus of the scorpion is a specialized stinger used for injecting venom.

C2 Researchers are exploring the evolutionary history of the aculeolus in different arthropods.

Examples of aculeolus in a Sentence

formal The aculeolus on the plant's stem is used for defense against herbivores.

informal Be careful not to touch the aculeolus on that cactus, it's sharp!

slang Ouch, I pricked myself on the aculeolus of that thorny bush.

figurative His words were like aculeolus, piercing through her defenses.

Grammatical Forms of aculeolus

• plural: aculeoli
• comparative: more aculeolus
• superlative: most aculeolus
• present tense: aculeolus
• future tense: will aculeolus
• perfect tense: has aculeolus
• continuous tense: is aculeolusing
• singular: aculeolus
• positive degree: aculeolus
• infinitive: to aculeolus
• gerund: aculeolusing
• participle: aculeolused

Origin and Evolution of aculeolus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aculeolus' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Aculeolus originally meant 'a small sting' in Latin, but over time, its usage evolved to refer to anything sharp or pointed, such as a small spine or thorn.