barbellula

noun

bar·​bel·​lu·​la

bärˈbelyələ

plural barbellulae

-ˌlē

biology

: a very small barb or bristle

barbellulate

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗⸗lə̇t

-ˌlāt

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, diminutive of barbella short stiff hair, diminutive of Latin barbula little beard

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