Aculeate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aculeate is an adjective meaning Having a sting; sharp like a prickle.
Meaning
Having a sting; sharp like a prickle.
More Meanings
- Having prickles or sharp points.
- (entomology) Having a stinger; stinging.
- Any insect of the infraorder Aculeata, which have ovipositors modified into stingers.
Word Forms
- aculeates
Synonyms for aculeate
Depending on context, synonyms include aculeated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aculeated, hymenoptera, wasps, aculeolate, aculeiform, acicular.
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