nopal
US /noʊˈpɑːl/
UK /noʊˈpɑːl/
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nopal, vijgcactus
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.
De chef gebruikte verse nopal bladeren in de salade.
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Many traditional Mexican dishes feature nopal as a key ingredient.
Veel traditionele Mexicaanse gerechten bevatten nopal als hoofdingrediënt.