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English noun: aculeus

1. aculeus (plant) a stiff sharp-pointed plant process


Broader (hypernym)enation, plant process


Narrower (hyponym)pricker, prickle, spikelet, spine, sticker, thorn

2. aculeus (animal) a sharp-pointed process especially a sting of a hymenopterous insect


Broader (hypernym)stinger









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