Found 2 items, similar to spicula.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: spicula spiculum n : small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals [syn: spicule] [also: spicula (pl)] spicula See spiculum
English → English (gcide) Definition: Spicula Spiculum \Spic"u*lum\, n.; pl. Spicula. [L., a little point.] (Zo["o]l.) Same as Spicule. [1913 Webster] Spicula \Spic"u*la\, n.; pl. Spicul[ae]. [NL., dim. of L. spica a spike, ear.] (Bot.) (a) A little spike; a spikelet. (b) A pointed fleshy appendage. [1913 Webster]