n. any cactus of the genus Opuntia, with jointed cylindrical or elliptical stems and barbed bristles. Also called prickly pear. [L plant-name f. Opus -untis in Locris in ancient Greece]
OPUNTIA
Meaning of OPUNTIA in English
English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012