aculeate

adj, noun — 4 senses

aculeate

adj

Etymology From Latin aculeātus, from acus (“needle”).

1

Having a sting; sharp like a prickle.

2

Having prickles or sharp points.

3

Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences Having a stinger; stinging.

Derived terms: aculeately, nonaculeate

aculeate

noun

Etymology From Latin aculeātus, from acus (“needle”).

1

Any insect of the infraorder Aculeata, which have ovipositors modified into stingers.

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