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