adjective
- covered with short, sharp points or prickles; having a rough, spiky surface
Usage: technical/botanical; formal
Examples
- The muricate seed pod felt rough and uncomfortable to touch.
- Botanists identified the plant by its muricate leaves and distinctive texture.
- The shell's muricate surface provided protection from predators.
- Under the microscope, the muricate coating of the fruit became clearly visible.
- The muricate stems of the cactus were covered in tiny, sharp projections.