cholla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several species of cactus in the genus Cylindropuntia, having very spiny, cylindrical stem segments.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɔɪ.ə/ choiʹə

Word forms

cholla chollas

Etymology

From a Mexican Spanish use of Spanish cholla (“head, skull”). Compare keel.

Derived words

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