Definitions

1. noun

A small, often narrow or narrow-angled part, especially one that is found in the structure of a flower or a shell.

“The alicula of the orchid is a delicate, narrow part of its flower petal.”

2. noun

A small, pointed or angular part of a leaf or a bract.

“The alicula of the fern is a small, pointed part of its leaf.”

3. noun

A small, often narrow or pointed part of an animal’s anatomy, especially one that is found in the structure of a shell or a bone.

“The alicula of the turtle is a small, pointed part of its shell.”