prickle vs spikelet

prickle and spikelet both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prickle	Yes	No	Yes	No
spikelet	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, prickle and spikelet are synonyms defined as:

prickle and spikelet: a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

Other synonyms of prickle include pricker, spine, sticker, thorn.

prickle (noun)	spikelet (noun)
a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf	a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf

prickle (verb)	spikelet (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
cause a prickling sensation