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Definition of Barbellate
1. Adjective. Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.. "Setaceous whiskers"
Exact synonyms: Barbed, Briary, Briery, Bristled, Bristly, Burred, Burry, Prickly, Setaceous, Setose, Spiny, Thorny
Similar to: Armed
Derivative terms: Barbel, Briar, Bristle, Bristliness, Burr, Prickle, Prickliness, Seta, Spininess, Thorn, Thorniness
Similar to: Armed
Derivative terms: Barbel, Briar, Bristle, Bristliness, Burr, Prickle, Prickliness, Seta, Spininess, Thorn, Thorniness
Definition of Barbellate
1. a. Having short, stiff hairs, often barbed at the point.
Definition of Barbellate
1. Adjective. (botany) Having a covering of fine barbs, quills, spines or thorns ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Barbellate
1. Covered, usually laterally, with fine, short points or barbs. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Barbellate
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