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Word: Cactus
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘cardoon’): from Latin, from Greek kaktos ‘cardoon’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkaktəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a succulent plant with a thick fleshy stem which typically bears spines, lacks leaves, and has brilliantly coloured flowers. Cacti are native to arid regions of the New World and are cultivated elsewhere, especially as pot plants.
Short Definition:succulent plant with thick fleshy stem that bears spines
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