Definition of SPINULE

spinule

Plural: spinules

Noun

  • A very small spine or pointed projection.
  • A minute spine or thorn.

Examples

  • He added a SPINULE of sarcasm to his comments about his opponent’s last play.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin spinula, diminutive of Latin spina (“a spine”). Compare French spinule.

Scrabble Score: 9

spinule: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
spinule: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
spinule: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

spinule: valid Words With Friends Word