cactus

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈkɑk.tʏs/

noun
Definitions
  • cactus, plant of the family Cactaceae

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cactus derived from Ancient Greek κάκτος (cardoon).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κάκτος

Gloss

cardoon

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