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)
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Wooly devil grows near drought-tolerant plants, including ocotillo, hedgehog cactus and creosote.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
The roads nearby were lined with cactus and palms; an Osprey flew overhead.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
During a recent preview, beers poured from a pink cactus behind the bar.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Then repot your plant using a succulent or cactus potting mix that has plenty of perlite, sand, or bark for quick drainage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
The roads nearby were lined with cactus and palms; an Osprey flew overhead.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
During a recent preview, beers poured from a pink cactus behind the bar.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
Then repot your plant using a succulent or cactus potting mix that has plenty of perlite, sand, or bark for quick drainage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cactus
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“Cactus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cactus. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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