"apiculum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: apicula [plural]
Etymology: From Latin apic- + Latin -ulum, ultimately from Latin apex. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|la:apex|la:-ulum|alt1=apic-}} Latin apic- + Latin -ulum, {{der|en|la|apex}} Latin apex Head templates: {{en-noun|apicula}} apiculum (plural apicula)
  1. (botany) A short, slender, flexible point Related terms: apiculus
    Sense id: en-apiculum-en-noun-vPoAQRjw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Botany Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences
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