
adj.
- Biology. Having a stinger, as a bee or wasp.
- Botany. Having sharp prickles.
[Latin acūleātus, from acūleus, sting, diminutive of acus, needle. See acumen.]
| Dictionary: a·cu·le·ate |

[Latin acūleātus, from acūleus, sting, diminutive of acus, needle. See acumen.]
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Covered with sharp spines; pointed.
| WordNet: aculeate |
The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
having or resembling a stinger or barb
Synonym: aculeated
Pertains to noun: aculeus (meaning #2)
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