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prickly pear

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prickly pear

 
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–noun
1. any of numerous cacti of the genus Opuntia, having flattened, usually spiny stem joints, yellow, orange, or reddish flowers, and ovoid, often edible fruit.
2. the usually prickly fruit of such a cactus.
Origin:
1605–15
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prickly pear  
n.  

  1. Any of various cacti of the genus Opuntia, having bristly, flattened or cylindrical joints, showy, usually yellow flowers, and ovoid, often prickly fruit.

  2. The often edible fruit of such a cactus.

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