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aculeolate

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ac·​u·​le·​o·​late | \ ¦a-kyə-¦lē-ə-lət, -ˌlāt \

Definition of aculeolate

: having very small prickles specifically : having an aculeolus

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First Known Use of aculeolate

1818, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aculeolate

Latin aculeolus small needle (diminutive of aculeus prickle, sting) + English -ate

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The first known use of aculeolate was in 1818

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“Aculeolate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aculeolate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.

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