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a⋅cu⋅le⋅ate

  [uh-kyoo-lee-it, -eyt]
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–adjective
1. Biology. having or being any sharp-pointed structure.
2. having a slender ovipositor or sting, as the hymenopterous insects.
3. pointed; stinging.
Also, a⋅cu⋅le⋅at⋅ed.

Origin:
1595–1605; < L acūleātus. See aculeus, -ate 1
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a·cu·le·ate   (ə-kyōō'lē-ĭt, -āt')   
adj.  

  1. Biology Having a stinger, as a bee or wasp.

  2. Botany Having sharp prickles.


[Latin acūleātus, from acūleus, sting, diminutive of acus, needle; see acumen.]
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Main Entry: acu·le·ate
Pronunciation: &-'kyü-lE-&t
Function: adjective
: having a sting <aculeate insects>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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aculeate a·cu·le·ate (ə-ky&oomacr;'lē-ĭt, -āt')
adj.
Covered with sharp spines; pointed.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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