iglicowy

Iglicowy is an adjective in Polish that denotes needle-like or spike-shaped form. It is derived from the noun iglica (spire, needle) with the suffix -owy. The term is used across disciplines to describe objects, crystals, or biological structures that are slender and pointed, as opposed to bulkier or rounded shapes. In botany, iglicowy describes certain leaves, hairs, or bracts with an acicular habit. In mineralogy and crystallography, iglicowe or iglicowy crystals are those whose crystals are elongated into thin, needle-like prisms. In geology and materials science, surface textures or frost features can be described as iglicowy when their appearance is needle-like. In architecture or design, the word may be used metaphorically to describe spike-like silhouettes or ornamentation.

Usage notes: Iglicowy tends to be used descriptively rather than functionally; the exact interpretation of 'needle-like' can vary by field, and synonyms such as igłowy or acicular exist or are used in parallel depending on tradition. The term commonly appears in technical descriptions, field guides, and dictionaries, and it often forms part of compounds like iglicowy kształt or iglicowe elementy.

See also: iglica, igła, acicular.

This article is a brief linguistic and terminological note rather than a domain-specific definition; for precise criteria, consult discipline-specific glossaries.