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单词 barrel cactus
释义

barrel cactus

noun

: any of a genus (Ferocactus) of nearly globular deeply ribbed spiny cacti of Mexico and the adjacent U.S.
also : any of several similar cacti (genus Echinocactus)

Illustration of barrel cactus

Illustration of barrel cactus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Rustic wood signs along the route identify native plants such as jojoba, barrel cactus and saguaros. Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2022 The prickly pear fruit syrup blends with lime juice and features a nice crunch from the seeds of a barrel cactus. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 According to Texas Highways, visitors may also want to head approximately five hours north to pay a visit to Franklin Mountains State Park, home to the ocotillo, yucca, Southwestern barrel cactus, and Chihuahuan fishhook cactus. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2022 The plants within are keyed to the word’s meaning — tough barrel cactus for the former, fragrant sage for the latter. Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2021 Southwest To make an impact, cluster together barrel cactus—including red-spined Ferocactus pringlei and yellow-spined Echinocactus grusonii. Thad Orr, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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