ˈprɪklɪ adj. (pricklier, prickliest) 1 (esp. in
the names of plants
and animals) having prickles. 2 (of a person)
ready to
take offence. 3 tingling. øprickly
heat an
itchy inflammation of the
skin, causing a tingling
sensation and
common in
hot countries. prickly
pear 1
any cactus of the
genus Opuntia,
native to
arid regions of America,
bearing barbed bristles and
large pear-shaped prickly fruits. 2
its fruit. prickly
poppy a
tropical poppy-like
plant, Argemone mexicana,
with prickly
leaves and
yellow flowers. øøprickliness n.