Opuntia
Opuntia noun - Large genus of cactuses native to America: prickly pears.
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Synonyms for Opuntia
Prickly pear and opuntia are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prickly pear" instead a noun "Opuntia".
Prickly pear
Prickly pear noun - Cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock.
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Synonyms for Prickly pear
Opuntia and prickly pear are semantically related. You can use "Opuntia" instead a noun phrase "Prickly pear".
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