spinule
spinule · spinules
A minute spine or thornA minute spine or thorn.
Meaning
1 sensesA minute spine or thorn.
Origin
Anglicized form of Late Latin spīnula, diminutive of Latin spīna (“a spine”). Compare FrenAnglicized form of Late Latin spīnula, diminutive of Latin spīna (“a spine”). Compare French spinule.
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