prickly_pear | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock | |
Synonyms: | prickly_pear_cactus | |
Related terms: | cactus tuna nopal Opuntia | |
2. | [ noun ] (chemistry,botany,food) round or pear-shaped spiny fruit of any of various prickly pear cacti | |
Related terms: | edible_fruit | |
Similar spelling: |
prickly_pine prickly_heat prickly_poppy prickly_ash prickleback prickly_lettuce prickle-weed prickle_cell |