spikelet vs prickle

spikelet and prickle both are nouns.

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

As nouns, spikelet and prickle are synonyms defined as:

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

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

spikelet (noun)	prickle (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

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