prickly pear


Definition: Meaning of, prickly pear in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈprɪkli pɛː /

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prickly pear prickly pears
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  1. a type of CACTUS that has yellow flowers and red fruit. The fruit is also called a prickly pear.
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prickly pear used in phrases

  • prickly pear cactus (noun)
    1. cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock
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