1. covered with small, sharp points or prickles; having a rough, spiky surface
Usage: technical/botanical; formal

Examples

• The muricated seed pod felt rough and uncomfortable to touch.
• Botanists identified the plant by its muricated stems and leaves.
• The muricated surface of the fruit provided protection from herbivores.
• Under the microscope, the muricated texture became clearly visible.
• The shell's muricated appearance made it distinctive among similar species.