prickly pear

• Fruit d'un cactus à la peau épineuse et à la chair sucrée et juteuse, généralement présent dans les régions arides. Désigne également la plante de cactus elle-même.

A type of cactus fruit with a spiny skin and sweet, juicy flesh, commonly found in arid regions. Also refers to the cactus plant itself.

1. Edible fruitA2formal

   A sweet, juicy fruit that grows on a cactus, with a thick skin covered in small spines.

   figue de Barbarie

   • I bought some prickly pears at the market.
   • The prickly pear has a vibrant pink or green skin.
   • You need to peel the prickly pear carefully to avoid the spines.

2. Cactus plantB1formal

   A type of cactus (genus Opuntia) that produces this fruit, known for its flat, oval pads and sharp spines.

   Figuier de Barbarie

   • The prickly pear cactus is native to the Americas.
   • Prickly pears thrive in dry, desert climates.
   • The pads of the prickly pear are also edible.