cuamuchil

kwäm-oo-cheel

Definitions

1. noun

A species of Mesoamerican cactus, specifically the prickly pear (Opuntia spp.).

“The villagers used the leaves of the cuamuchil to treat various ailments.”

Synonyms

  • opuntia
  • prickly pear

Antonyms

  • hairless cactus
  • smooth plant