aculeolus

[æk.juː.lə.ləs]

Definitions

1. noun

A small spine or thorn, especially on a plant, or a spine on the body of an insect or arachnid.

“The aculeolus on the cactus plant caused a painful injury to the hiker.”

Synonyms

  • spine
  • thorn

Antonyms

  • flattened
  • smooth