aculeus vs stinger
stinger vs aculeusaculeus and stinger both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aculeus | Yes | No | No | No |
| stinger | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
stinger is a hypernym of
aculeus; that is, stinger is a
word with a broader meaning than aculeus:
- aculeus: a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect
- stinger: a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
| aculeus (noun) | stinger (noun) |
|---|---|
| a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect | a sharp stinging blow |
| a stiff sharp-pointed plant process | a sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland |
| a remark capable of wounding mentally | |
| a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy |
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