nopal
US /noʊˈpɑːl/
UK /noʊˈpɑːl/

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nopal, fico d'India
a type of cactus, especially Opuntia ficus-indica, that is native to Mexico and is cultivated for its edible pads (nopales) and fruit (tunas).
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The chef used fresh nopal pads in the salad.
Lo chef ha usato pale di nopal fresche nell'insalata.
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Many traditional Mexican dishes feature nopal as a key ingredient.
Molti piatti tradizionali messicani presentano il nopal come ingrediente chiave.