Meaning of the word nopal in English

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nopal

US /noʊˈpɑːl/
UK /noʊˈpɑːl/
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Noun

1.

a type of cactus, especially Opuntia ficus-indica, that is native to Mexico and is cultivated for its edible pads (nopales) and fruit (tunas).

Example:
The chef used fresh nopal pads in the salad.
Many traditional Mexican dishes feature nopal as a key ingredient.
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