Meaning of the word opuntia in English
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opuntia
US /əˈpuːn.ti.ə/
UK /ɒˈpʌn.ʃi.ə/
Noun
a genus of cacti, commonly known as prickly pears, characterized by flattened, jointed stems and often edible fruits
Example:
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The desert landscape was dotted with various species of Opuntia.
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The fruit of the Opuntia cactus is often eaten in Mexico.