especially: an opuntia with flattened, usually paddle-shaped, jointed stem segments compare cholla, nopal
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or prickly pear fruit: the pulpy, pear- or egg-shaped, edible, yellow to purplish-red fruit of various prickly pears (such as Opuntia ficus-indica) see tunaentry 2
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The abstract artwork celebrates the island's natural diversity by referencing local flora such as lichen, prickly pear, and agave leaves.—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025 And at Toasted in February, diners can order the prickly pear mimosa cocktail for just $12.—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 This intensely hydrating treatment gently exfoliates with papaya enzymes while simultaneously soothing with hyaluronic acid and prickly pear oil.—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024 The flavors feature Lychee, prickly pear, and spices.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for prickly pear
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