aciculate

• Adjectif désignant ce qui a la forme d'une aiguille ou d'une épine, ou ce qui se termine en pointe fine et acérée.

An obsolete adjective meaning needle-shaped or having a slender, pointed form.

1. Having needle-like partsC2formalscientific

   Describes a surface or structure that is covered with or composed of fine, needle-like projections or spines.

   aciculé

   • The cactus has an aciculate surface to deter predators.
   • Under the microscope, the mineral sample appeared aciculate.
   • The insect's exoskeleton was aciculate, providing excellent camouflage among pine needles.

   Synonymesacicularbristlyneedlelikesetosespikyspinous

   Antonymesbaldglabroussmooth