prickle vs aculeus
aculeus vs prickleprickle and aculeus both are nouns.
prickle is a verb but aculeus is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prickle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| aculeus | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
aculeus is a hypernym of
prickle; that is, aculeus is a
word with a broader meaning than prickle:
- prickle: a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
- aculeus: a stiff sharp-pointed plant process
| prickle (noun) | aculeus (noun) |
|---|---|
| a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect |
| a stiff sharp-pointed plant process |
| prickle (verb) | aculeus (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn | |
| cause a stinging or tingling sensation | |
| cause a prickling sensation |
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