noun

prickle

Prickle (noun) means a sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.

noun

A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.

A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), as distinguished from a thorn.

A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.

A kind of willow basket.

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Etymology

From Middle English prykkyl, prykyl, from Old English pricel, pricels, pricle (“a prickle, sharp point, bit”), from a conflation of Proto-West Germanic *prikislī and *prikil (“prickle”). By surface analysis, prick + -le. Cognate with West Frisian prikel (“goad, prickle”), Dutch prikkel (“sting, prickle, stimulus”), German Low German Prekel (“wooden stick, poker”), Saterland Frisian prikkelje (“to propel, spur on, goad”). First attested in the Old English period.

Rhymes for prickle

tickle sickle pickle fickle trickle

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of prickle?

"prickle" (noun) means a sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn.

What are the different meanings of prickle?

"prickle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A sharp and often small point, especially that of a plant; a thorn; 2. A sharp, hard extension of the cortex and epidermis of some plants (such as roses), as distinguished from a thorn; 3. A tingling sensation of mild discomfort.