spic|u|late

spic|u|late
spic|u|late «SPIHK yuh layt, -liht», adjective.
1. having, consisting of, or covered with spicules.
2. like a spicule; slender and sharp-pointed.
[< New Latin spiculatus, past participle of spiculare provide with a spicula; see etym. under spicula1 (Cf.spicula)]

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