agarita

/ˌæɡəˈriːtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A cactus with edible red fruits, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

“The hikers foraged for agarita berries to make a sweet and tangy dessert.”

2. noun

A type of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.), especially the species Opuntia imbricata.

“The botanist studied the agarita plant to learn more about its unique adaptations.”

Synonyms

  • cactus
  • prickly pear

Antonyms

  • non-spiny shrub
  • smooth plant