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echinocactus

/ɪˌkaɪ.nəˈkæk.təs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ɪˌkaɪ.nəˈkæk.təs/

A noun referring to any cactus of the genus Echinocactus, characterized by a strongly ribbed and very spiny body, native to regions from the southwestern United States to Brazil.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее любой кактус рода Echinocactus, характеризующийся сильно ребристым и очень колючим телом, произрастающий в регионах от юго-запада США до Бразилии.
  1. Barrel cactus C1 formal

    A type of cactus from the genus Echinocactus, characterized by a round, ribbed shape and dense spines, native to arid regions from the southwestern United States to Brazil.

    • The echinocactus is well adapted to survive in dry desert climates.
    • Gardeners often cultivate echinocactus for its unique spherical appearance.
    • The spines of the echinocactus protect it from herbivores in the wild.

    🇷🇺Бочковый кактус

    Synonyms: barrel cactus

  • echinocacti plural form
  • echinocactuses plural form
  • echinocacti' possessive plural form
  • echinocactuses' possessive plural form
  • echinocactus's possessive singular form