Meaning
One of the needlelike or bristlelike spines or prickles of some animals and plants; also, a needlelike crystal.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Unadapted borrowing from Latin acicula (“pin for a head-dress”)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
acicle
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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