nopal

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/ˈnəʊpəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.

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Synonyms

prickly pear nopales opuntia lindheimeri cactus nopalery nopalry cactus pear tuna prickly pear cactus opuntia xoconostle cactus fig bunny ears cactus desert pear indian fig opuntioid

Associated

maguey cochineal tacos cacti mesquite pear pads rabbits arid beans

Rhymes

opal propyl fire opal black opal harlequin opal scopal mopeful ople antelope hill boepple

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