prickle vs glochidium
glochidium vs prickleprickle and glochidium both are nouns.
prickle is a verb but glochidium is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prickle | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| glochidium | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
glochidium is a hyponym of
prickle; that is, glochidium is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
prickle:
- prickle: a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf
- glochidium: a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti)
Other hyponyms of prickle include
glochid.
| prickle (noun) | glochidium (noun) |
|---|---|
| a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | a barbed spine or bristle (often tufted on cacti) |
| prickle (verb) | glochidium (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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