Defn: Acerose; needle-shaped.
ACERB
A*cerb", a. Etym: [L. acerbus, fr. acer sharp: cf. F. acerbe. See
Acrid.]
Defn: Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, as unripe fruit; sharp and harsh.
ACERBATE A*cerb"ate, v. t. Etym: [L. acerbatus, p. p. of acerbare, fr. acerbus.]
Defn: To sour; to imbitter; to irritate.
ACERBIC
A*cerb"ic, a.
Defn: Sour or severe.
ACERBITUDE
A*cerb"i*tude, n. Etym: [L. acerbitudo, fr. acerbus.]
Defn: Sourness and harshness. [Obs.] Bailey.
ACERBITY
A*cerb"i*ty, n. Etym: [F. acerbité, L. acerbitas, fr. acerbus. See
Acerb.]