nopal
English
Etymology
From Spanish nopal, from Classical Nahuatl nohpalli (“Opuntia cactus”). Compare nopales.
Pronunciation
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Noun
nopal (plural nopals or nopal)
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Anagrams
Spanish
Etymology
From Classical Nahuatl nohpalli.
Pronunciation
Noun
nopal m (plural nopales)
- nopal (plant)
Synonyms
- chumbera (plant)
- higuera chumba (plant)
- higuera de Indias (plant)
- higuera de pala (plant)
- higuera de tuna (plant)
- tuna (plant and fruit)
Derived terms
Descendants
- English: nopal
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