What does cholla mean?
Definitions for cholla
ˈtʃɔɪ əchol·la
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Princeton's WordNet
cholla, Opuntia chollanoun
arborescent cacti having very spiny cylindrical stem segments; southwestern United States and Mexico
Wiktionary
chollanoun
Any of several species of cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia, having very spiny, cylindrical stem segments.
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cholla
A cholla is a type of cactus native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico, known for its segmented branches and sharp spines. It belongs to the Cylindropuntia genus, within the Cactaceae family. Its name is derived from the Spanish word 'choya', which is commonly used to describe plants with spiny exteriors.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cholla in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cholla in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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