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- [kak-tuh s]
- /ˈkæk təs/
- /ˈkæk.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kak-tuh s]
- /ˈkæk təs/
Definitions of cactus word
- countable noun cactus A cactus is a thick fleshy plant that grows in many hot, dry parts of the world. Cacti have no leaves and many of them are covered in prickles. 3
- noun cactus any spiny succulent plant of the family Cactaceae of the arid regions of America. Cactuses have swollen tough stems, leaves reduced to spines or scales, and often large brightly coloured flowers 3
- noun cactus any desert plants of the cactus family, native to the New World, with fleshy stems, reduced or spinelike leaves, and often showy flowers 3
- adjective cactus designating a family (Cactaceae) of dicotyledonous plants (order Caryophyllales), including the prickly pear, saguaro, and cereus 3
- noun plural cactus any of numerous succulent plants of the family Cactaceae, of warm, arid regions of the New World, having fleshy, leafless, usually spiny stems, and typically having solitary, showy flowers. 1
- noun cactus A succulent plant with a thick, fleshy stem that typically bears spines, lacks leaves, and has brilliantly colored flowers. Cacti are native to arid regions of the New World and are cultivated elsewhere, especially as houseplants. 1
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Origin of cactus
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin < Greek káktos cardoon
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Parts of speech for Cactus
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cactus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cactus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with cactus
- how to cook cactus?
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- how to eat a cactus pear?
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- how do you spell cactus?
- how to draw a cactus?
- what does cactus taste like?
- why do cactus have thorns?
- how often water cactus?
- how to root a cactus?
- how often should you water cactus?
- how to water a cactus?
- how often should i water a cactus?
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