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plural cacti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cactuses also cactus

Definition

any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

New Latin,

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plural cacti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cactuses also cactus

any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

New Latin,

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plural cacti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cactuses also cactus

any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

New Latin,

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plural cacti ˈkak-ˌtī -(ˌ)tē or cactuses also cactus

any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)

First Known Use

1738, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

New Latin,