'Spicula' definitions:

Definition of 'Spicula'

From: GCIDE
  • Spicula \Spic"u*la\, n.; pl. Spiculae. [NL., dim. of L. spica a spike, ear.] (Bot.) (a) A little spike; a spikelet. (b) A pointed fleshy appendage. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Spicula'

From: GCIDE
  • Spiculum \Spic"u*lum\, n.; pl. Spicula. [L., a little point.] (Zool.) Same as Spicule. [1913 Webster]

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