Ferocactus

noun

Fer·​o·​cac·​tus

ˌferəˈkaktəs,

ˌfir-

: a genus of nearly globular deeply ribbed cacti of Mexico and the adjacent U.S. having numerous spines, large funnel-shaped flowers, and dry fruits

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from fero- (from Latin ferus wild, fierce) + cactus

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