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opuntia Definition

opun·tia (ō pun′s̸hē ə, -s̸hə)

noun

any of a large genus (Opuntia) of cactus plants with red, purple, or yellow flowers, pulpy or dry berries, and fleshy, jointed stems, including the prickly pears and chollas

Etymology: ModL < L (herba) Opuntia, (plant) of Opus, city in Locris

opuntia Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cactus: Palo Santo trees and Opuntia cacti cover the volcanic rocks.

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