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Vocabulary Entry
cactus
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A cactus is a type of plant that typically has a thick, fleshy stem and spines instead of leaves, adapted to withstand dry conditions.
Example Sentences
"The desert is home to many species of cactus."
"I bought a small cactus for my desk."
"Cacti can store water in their stems."
V
verb
To cactus is not commonly used as a verb in standard English, but it may refer to the act of cultivating or caring for cacti.
Example Sentences
"She loves to cactus in her spare time."
"He learned how to cactus from a gardening book."
"I plan to cactus my collection of plants."