Definition of Prickly pear

1. Noun. Cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock.

Exact synonyms: Prickly Pear Cactus
Generic synonyms: Cactus
Group relationships: Genus Opuntia, Opuntia
Specialized synonyms: Nopal, Opuntia Lindheimeri, Opuntia Tuna, Tuna

2. Noun. Round or pear-shaped spiny fruit of any of various prickly pear cacti.
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Prickly Pear Cactus

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prickly Pear

prickleback
prickled
prickles
prickle cell
pricklier
prickliest
prickliness
pricklinesses
prickling
prickly
prickly-seeded spinach
prickly ash
prickly custard apple
prickly heat
prickly lettuce
prickly pear (current term)
prickly pear cactus
prickly pine
prickly poppy
prickly shield fern
pricks
prickteaser
pricky
prick up
pricy
pride
pride-of-India
prided
prideful
pridefully

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