pitahaya

pit·a·ha·ya

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pit-uh-hahy-uh]
- /ˌpɪt əˈhaɪ ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pit-uh-hahy-uh]
- /ˌpɪt əˈhaɪ ə/

Definitions of pitahaya word

noun pitahaya any of several cacti of the genus Lemaireocereus and related genera, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, bearing edible fruit. 1
noun pitahaya the fruit of such a cactus. 1
noun pitahaya any giant cactus of Central America and the SW United States, esp the saguaro 0
noun pitahaya the edible red pulpy fruit of such cacti, which has a mild sweet flavour 0

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Origin of pitahaya

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60, Americanism; < American Spanish < Taino

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Parts of speech for Pitahaya

noun

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pitahaya popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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