Synonyms for aculeus
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A sharp spike or other projection growing on a plant, as in some brambles and roses.
Related words
- Word family
- aculeate
Forms
- Plural
- aculei → stings…
Example sentences
- sting I remember the sting, both physical and emotional.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| aculeus | falling | |
| sting | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- sting1