Meaning of the word "prickly pear" in English
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prickly pear
US /ˈprɪk.li ˌper/
UK /ˈprɪk.li ˌper/
Noun
1.
a type of cactus with flat, fleshy pads and edible, spiny fruits
Example:
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The desert landscape was dotted with large prickly pear cacti.
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She carefully removed the spines from the prickly pear fruit before eating it.
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