Aculeus

Synonyms of aculeus

• spine
• thorn
• prickle

Antonyms of aculeus

• smooth
• blunt
• rounded

Collocations of aculeus

aculeus sting

Frequency: 70 %

The aculeus sting of the bee left a painful mark on my arm.

aculeus venom

Frequency: 60 %

The aculeus venom of the scorpion can be deadly to humans.

aculeus barb

Frequency: 50 %

The aculeus barb of the porcupine can easily penetrate skin.

aculeus tip

Frequency: 45 %

Be careful of the aculeus tip of the cactus plant.

aculeus spine

Frequency: 40 %

The aculeus spine of the hedgehog acts as a defense mechanism.

Idiomatic Expressions for aculeus

• Phrase: sting like an aculeus
  Meaning: to describe a situation or action that causes a sharp or painful effect
  Usage: The criticism from her boss stung like an aculeus, leaving her feeling hurt and upset.