pənˌtər

Definitions

1. verb

A third person singular present tense form of ‘pungere’ which means to prick or pierce

“The farmer knew that the thistle would punitur the cow’s sensitive skin.”

2. noun

A third person singular present participle form of ‘pungere’ which means something that pricks or pierces

“The doctor carefully removed the splinter, a painful punitur, from the child’s finger.”