acicular

Adjective

Shaped like a needle; slender and pointed.

ریشه

From Latin 'acicula', diminutive of 'acus' meaning 'needle'.

مثال

• The acicular leaves of the pine tree are a distinctive feature.
• The acicular crystals of the mineral were fascinating to observe.
• The acicular spines of the cactus are a defense mechanism.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Acicular leaves Acicular crystals Acicular spines Acicular appendages