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prickle

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Noun

  1. A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), informally called a "thorn".
  2. A small, sharp pointed object similar to the true prickle, such as a thorn.
  3. A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.
  4. A kind of willow basket.
  5. A sieve of hazelnuts, weighing about fifty pounds.
  6. A group of hedgehogs or porcupines.

Verb

  1. To feel a prickle.
  2. To cause (someone) to feel a prickle; to prick.

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