Definition of Prickly pear cactus

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prickly Pear Cactus

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

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