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1. (n.) prickly pear
any of numerous cacti of the genus Opuntia, having flattened, usu. spiny stem joints, yellow, orange, or reddish flowers, and ovoid, often edible fruit.
2. prickly pear
the usu. prickly fruit of such a cactus.
Etymology: (1605–15)
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1. (noun) prickly pear, prickly pear cactus
cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock
2. (noun) prickly pear
round or pear-shaped spiny fruit of any of various prickly pear cacti
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