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stinger in Latin

stinger in Latin is aculeus — stinger means the pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.

stinger in Latin

aculeus
noun
A pointed portion of an insect or arachnid used for attack.

What does "stinger" mean?

  1. noun The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.
    "A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's."
  2. noun A cocktail made with brandy and crème de menthe.
    "He ordered a stinger to finish off the evening."
  3. noun A remark or comment that stings emotionally.
    "Her review contained one particularly cruel stinger about the director."
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stinger in a sentence

  • A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's.
  • He ordered a stinger to finish off the evening.
  • Her review contained one particularly cruel stinger about the director.

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What is "stinger" in Latin?

"stinger" in Latin is aculeus. stinger means: The pointed body part an insect or animal uses to sting.

How do you use "stinger" in a sentence?

Example: "A wasp's stinger can be used more than once, unlike a honeybee's." In Latin, "stinger" is aculeus.

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