Aculeus

Pronunciation: /ˈækjʊliˌəs/

Definitions of aculeus

noun a sharp-pointed anatomical structure found in various animals, such as a spine or stinger

Example Sentences

A1 Bees have a stinger called an aculeus to defend themselves.

A2 The aculeus of a scorpion is used to inject venom into its prey.

B1 The aculeus of a wasp is sharp and can cause a painful sting.

B2 The aculeus of a honeybee is barbed, making it difficult to remove once it has been used.

C1 Entomologists study the structure and function of the aculeus in various species of insects.

C2 The aculeus of certain species of ants is used for both defense and capturing prey.

Examples of aculeus in a Sentence

formal The aculeus of a scorpion is used for injecting venom into its prey.

informal Ouch! I just got stung by the aculeus of a bee.

slang Watch out for those aculeus, they can really pack a punch!

figurative His words were like aculeus, piercing through her heart.

Grammatical Forms of aculeus

• plural: aculei
• comparative: more aculeus
• superlative: most aculeus
• present tense: aculeus
• future tense: will aculeus
• perfect tense: has aculeus
• continuous tense: is aculeusing
• singular: aculeus
• positive degree: aculeus
• infinitive: to aculeus
• gerund: aculeusing
• participle: aculeused

Origin and Evolution of aculeus

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aculeus' comes from Latin, where it means 'a sharp point or sting.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aculeus' has retained its original meaning of a sharp point or sting, and is commonly used in scientific contexts to refer to a sharp point on an animal or plant.