acicular adj 1: narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves [syn: {acerate}, {acerose}, {acicular}, {needle-shaped}]
Acicular \A*cic"u*lar\, a. Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle, as some leaves or crystals; also, having sharp points like needles. [1913 Webster] {A*cic"u*lar*ly}, adv.. [1913 Webster] Aciculate