- spicular
- adjective see spicule
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
spicular
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Spicular — Spic u*lar, a. [L. spiculum a dart: cf. F. spiculaire.] Resembling a dart; having sharp points. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spicular — lə(r) adjective Etymology: probably from (assumed) New Latin spicularis, from New Latin spicula & Latin spiculum + Latin aris ar : of, relating to, or like a spicule : spiculate spicu … Useful english dictionary
spicular pouch — (NEMATA) A cuticular lined pouch that contains the spicules and is formed from the spicular primordia … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
spicular — See spicule. * * * … Universalium
spicular — adjective Of, pertaining to, or formed from spicules … Wiktionary
spicular — Relating to or having spicules … Medical dictionary
spicular — spic·u·lar || spɪkjÉ™lÉ™(r) / jÊŠl adj. resembling a needle, having sharp points … English contemporary dictionary
spicular — spic·u·lar … English syllables
spicular sheath — (NEMATA) A conical or tubular extension of the cuticle distally sheathing the spicules beyond the body profile … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
spicular muscles — (NEMATA) Muscles for the protraction and retraction of the spicules … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
