aculeae
/əˈkyuːliː/ or /əˈkyuːlɪ
Definitions
1. noun
A plural term used to describe the sharp spines or prickles found on certain plants, particularly cacti and thistles.
“The gardener carefully handled the cactus’s aculeae to avoid getting poked.”
/əˈkyuːliː/ or /əˈkyuːlɪ
1. noun
A plural term used to describe the sharp spines or prickles found on certain plants, particularly cacti and thistles.
“The gardener carefully handled the cactus’s aculeae to avoid getting poked.”