aculei

[US]/əˈkjuːliː/
[UK]/əˈkuːˌlaɪ/

Translation

n.The plural of aculeus; sharp pointed structures, typically on the bodies of plants or animals.

Example Sentences

the cactus was covered in sharp aculei.

he carefully avoided the plant's dangerous aculei.

the aculei on the rose bush were particularly painful.

some plants have evolved to use aculei for defense.

the scientist studied the structure of the aculei under a microscope.

a blanket of thorns, or aculei, protected the ancient castle.

the animal's spines, also known as aculei, were incredibly sharp.

she wore gloves to protect her hands from the plant's aculei.

the aculei on the porcupine were easily visible through its bristly fur.

touching the cactus's aculei resulted in a painful prick.

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