nopal
IPA: nˈoʊpʌɫ
noun
- A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.
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Examples of "nopal" in Sentences
- I can't wait until nopale instead of nopal hits the OED.
- The name Nacozari is an Opata word that means abundance of nopal .
- The name Naco comes from the Opata language and means nopal cactus.
- Nopales are low carbohydrate and may help in the treatment of diabetes.
- The eastern side slowly transitions into Lakeside as you take El Nopal eastward.
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