English Explanatory Dictionary

spinule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A minute spine or thorn.

Word forms

spinule spinules

Etymology

Anglicized form of Late Latin spīnula, diminutive of Latin spīna (“a spine”). Compare French spinule.

Derived words

branchiospinule microspinule spinulescent spinulous
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