a. [ L. spiculatus, p. p. of spiculare to sharpen, to point, fr. spiculum a dart. ] 1. Covered with, or having, spicules. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Bot.) Covered with minute spiculae, or pointed fleshy appendages; divided into small spikelets. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To sharpen to a point. [ R. ] “With spiculated paling.” Mason. [ 1913 Webster ]