Definitions for aculeus
aculeus
a·cu·le·us
Spelling: [uh-kyoo-lee-uh s]
IPA: /əˈkyu li əs/
Aculeus is a 7 letter English word.
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You can make 137 anagrams from letters in aculeus (acelsuu).
Definitions for aculeus
noun
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Also, acus. the modified ovipositor or sting of certain hymenopterous insects.
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prickle (def 2).
Origin of aculeus
1820-30; Latin: sting, barb, equivalent to acu(s) needle + -leus noun suffix