Prickle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Prickle ( noun )

1. A sharp point on a stem or leaf of a plant.
2. A sensation of sharp discomfort or pain caused by a prickle.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english prica, of west germanic origin; related to dutch prik and german prikel.

Examples:

1. The rose bush had thorns which were also known as prickles.
2. I got a prickle on my finger from the rose bush.
3. She felt a prickle of fear as she heard the noise outside.
4. The prickles on the cactus are a defense mechanism to protect the plant from being eaten.
5. The sensation of a prickle on the skin can be caused by a number of things, including insect bites or an allergic reaction.

(As a verb)

Prickle ( verb )

1. A sharp point on a stem or leaf of a plant.
2. A sensation of sharp discomfort or pain caused by a prickle.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english prica, of west germanic origin; related to dutch prik and german prikel.

Examples:

1. The rose bush had thorns which were also known as prickles.
2. I got a prickle on my finger from the rose bush.
3. She felt a prickle of fear as she heard the noise outside.
4. The prickles on the cactus are a defense mechanism to protect the plant from being eaten.
5. The sensation of a prickle on the skin can be caused by a number of things, including insect bites or an allergic reaction.