prickle
prickle Lexical Profile
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• noun
A small, sharp pointed outgrowth on the outer skin or bark of a plant, or a sharp spine or quill on an animal such as a hedgehog.
"The gardener wore thick leather gloves to protect her hands from the sharp prickles on the blackberry stems."
A tingling or stinging sensation on the skin, often caused by physical irritation, heat, or sudden emotion.
"He felt a sudden prickle of unease at the back of his neck as he walked into the quiet room."
• verb
To feel or cause a tingling or slight stinging sensation, as if pierced by many tiny sharp points.
"The coarse wool sweater began to prickle against his skin as the room grew warmer."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English pricel, meaning a sharp point or sting, formed from the base of prician ('to prick') and the diminutive suffix -el.