Definition
Definition of spiculum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sponge skeletonTECH. sharp needle-like structure in spongesTECH.
- The sponge's spiculum provides structural support.
2.
Roman weaponTECH. thrusting javelin used by RomansTECH.
- The Roman soldier hurled his spiculum at the enemy.
3.
natureTECH. sharp pointed crystal especially of iceTECH.
- The spiculum formed intricate patterns on the window.
4.
solar gasTECH. small radial emission of gas on the sunTECH.
- Scientists observed a spiculum in the sun's corona.
Images of spiculum
sharp pointed crystal especially of ice
Origin of spiculum
Latin, spiculum (point or dart)
Examples of spiculum in a sentence
Researchers studied the spiculum's role in sponge defense. The spiculum was a key weapon in Roman warfare. Archaeologists discovered a spiculum in the ancient ruins. The spiculum glistened in the early morning sun. Each spiculum was a testament to the cold night's frost. Astronomers captured a spiculum during the solar eclipse.
A spiculum was detected by the new solar telescope.
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- French:spicule, spiculum, ...
- German:Spiculum, Eisnadel, ...
- Italian:spicula, spiculum, ...
- Spanish:espículo, spiculum, ...
- Portuguese:espícula, spiculum, ...
- Chinese:针状体, 标枪, ...
- Japanese:骨針, スピクルム, ...
- Arabic:إِبْرَة إِسْفِنْجِيَّة, سْبِيكولوم, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁדְרִית, חֲנִית רוֹמָאִית, ...
- Russian:спикул, спикулам, ...
- Ukrainian:спікула, кристал, ...
- Hindi:स्पिकुलम, भाला, ...
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