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Aculeated

Definition:

Aculeated is an adjective that describes something as being sharp, pointed, or having stinging or prickly properties.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

In a general sense, aculeated can be used to describe anything sharp or spiky.

Example Sentence: The aculeated thorns on the rose bush made it difficult to prune.

Sense 2:

In entomology, aculeated refers to insects possessing a stinger or a sting-like structure.

Example Sentence: Be cautious around bees, as their aculeated abdomen can deliver a painful sting.

Sense 3:

In botany, aculeated describes plants or plant structures that have sharp thorns or prickles.

Example Sentence: The aculeated leaves of the cactus help protect it from herbivores.

Sense 4:

Aculeated can also be used metaphorically to describe language or criticism as sharp, biting, or caustic.

Example Sentence: The aculeated remarks from the critic left the artist feeling demoralized.

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