aurantia

/ɔːrænˈtiːə/ (OR-uhn-TEE-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of cacti, specifically the prickly pear.

“The aurantia family of cacti are well adapted to arid environments.”

Synonyms

  • opuntia
  • prickly pear

Antonyms

  • mucilaginous
  • succulent