Etymology

aculeated

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Today it means: Having a sharp point; armed with prickles. Full definition →

Latin aculeātus
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  1. Latin · derived fromaculeātus
  2. English todayaculeated

From Latin aculeātus + -ed, from acus (“needle”).

Words from the same roots

Latinaculeātus all →

aculeate

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