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1. (n.) acicula
a needlelike part; spine, bristle, or needlelike crystal.
Etymology: (1875–80; < NL, LL, alter. of acucula ornamental pin = L acu-, s. of acus needle (cf. acute ) +-cula -cule1)
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1. (noun) acicula
a needlelike part or structure of a plant or animal or crystal; as a spine or bristle or crystal
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1. (noun) acicula
one of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants; also, a needlelike crystal
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