shaksheer

/ˈʃækʃɪər/ or /ˈʃaksheer/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tall, slender cactus plant, primarily found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

“The hikers navigated through a thorny shaksheer field to reach the summit.”

Synonyms

  • cactus
  • prickly pear

Antonyms

  • non-thorny flora
  • smooth plant