carnegiea

/kɑrnɛɡiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of columnar cacti, especially the saguaro, native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

“The Carnegiea gigantea is a symbol of the American Southwest and is often featured in desert landscapes.”

Synonyms

  • cactus
  • saguaro

Antonyms

  • grassland
  • non-desert