nopal

A noun referring to a type of cactus, typically one with yellow flowers and purple fruits, or any cactus of the genus Nopalea that resembles prickly pears.

• 🇫🇷Nom masculin désignant un type de cactus, généralement à fleurs jaunes et à fruits violets, ou tout cactus du genre Nopalea rappelant l'oponce.

1. Edible cactus B1 formal

   A type of cactus with flat, oval pads, yellow flowers, and purple fruits, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

   • Nopal is often grilled and added to salads.
   • The purple fruit of the nopal is called a tuna.
   • Nopal pads are rich in fiber and vitamins.

   🇫🇷Nopal (cactus comestible)

   Synonymes: prickly pear cactus

2. Cactus genus B2 formal

   Any of several cacti belonging to the genus Nopalea, which resemble prickly pears.

   • The nopal cactus is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States.
   • Nopalea species are known for their vibrant flowers.
   • The nopal is an important plant in traditional medicine.

   🇫🇷Nopalea (cactus)

• nopales plural form
• nopales' possessive plural form
• nopal's possessive singular form