Aspiculous

/æsˈpɪkjələs/ adjective

Definition

Variant or diminutive form of 'aspiculate'; having very small shield-like or asp-shaped structures.

Etymology

From Latin 'aspis' (shield) plus the diminutive suffix '-culous,' meaning having very small shield-like features.

Kelly Says

This word represents botanical Latin at its most specialized—it's so rare that even plant scientists might not recognize it without checking a dictionary, yet it describes a real botanical characteristic.

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