ACICULA Definition & Meaning

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acicula

[ uh-sik-yuh-luh ]

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noun

plural aciculae

a needlelike part; spine, bristle, or needlelike crystal.
a plural of aciculum.

acicula

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noun

a needle-shaped part, such as a spine, prickle, or crystal

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Derived Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of acicula¹

1875–80; < New Latin, Late Latin, alteration of acucula ornamental pin, equivalent to Latin acu-, stem of acus needle ( acute ) + -cula -cule ¹

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of acicula¹

C19: New Latin, diminutive of acus needle

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The banks of Aripo are not the only localities, nor is the acicula the only mollusc, by which pearls are furnished.

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