nopal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.

Pronunciation

/noʊˈpɑl/ /ˈnəʊpəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nopal.wav

Word forms

nopal nopals

Etymology

From Spanish nopal, from Classical Nahuatl nohpalli (“Opuntia cactus”). Compare nopales.

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