Main Entry:

¹prick·le

Pronunciation:

\ˈpri-kəl\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English prikle, from Old English pricle; akin to Old English prica prick

Date:

15th century

1: a fine sharp process or projection ; especially : a sharp pointed emergence arising from the epidermis or bark of a plant2: a prickling or tingling sensation