Synonyms for cactus
ˈkæk təscac·tus

Princeton's WordNet

1. cactusnoun

   any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

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1. • Succulent

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1. List of paraphrases for "cactus":

   cacti

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1. Tom Cech:

   If you don't have irrigation in Colorado -- in the West -- all you're going to grow is probably prickly pear cactus and sagebrush, water is key to that economic growth, not only in Colorado or Western Nebraska, but in California and the West in general.

2. Demetri Martin:

   I bought a cactus. A week later it died. And I got depressed, because I thought, Damn. I am less nurturing than a desert.

3. Chris Iannetta:

   Phoenix is a very unique area for baseball—you have the opportunity to play your entire Cactus League season and only have to drive about 45 minutes, all the teams are centrally located, so it’s a cool atmosphere to play baseball.

4. Richard Douaillet:

   He chased a rabbit into a big giant cactus, it was bad, really bad. We rushed him into an emergency hospital and about six, seven hours later he came out.

5. Laura Cipullo:

   Laura Cipullo says. $ 2.49 each at Whole Foods( locations atWholeFoodsMarket.com) 7. Pitaya Also known as dragon fruit, this colorful cactus has a kiwilike taste. It’s rich in phytonutrients, good fatty acids, fiber and antioxidants, says Laura Cipullo, a registered dietitian based near Union Square. How to enjoy it : Slice it open raw and scoop out the flesh for a refreshing and healthy treat, or look for frozen pitaya and make smoothies with it. $ 4 a pound at Hong Kong Supermarket, 157 Hester St. ; 212-966-0337 FOLLOW Laura Cipullo ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS 8. Cracked freekeh Move over, quinoa, and make room for freekeh.