nopal Meaning & Definition
/noʊˈpɑl/
What Does Nopal Mean?
Nopal is used as a noun meaning A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.
Quick Facts About Nopal
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /noʊˈpɑl/ |
| Synonyms | opuntia lindheimeri, prickly pear and nopales |
| Plural | nopals |
Nopal Definition (Noun)
- A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.
Synonyms of Nopal
Nopal synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nopal (plural nopals or nopal)
Words That Rhyme With Nopal
Origin of Nopal
From Spanish nopal, from Classical Nahuatl nohpalli (“Opuntia cactus”). Compare nopales.
Nopal: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is nopal?
Nopal is a noun.
What is another word for nopal?
Close synonyms of nopal are opuntia lindheimeri, prickly pear and nopales. See the full list of nopal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nopal?
The plural of nopal is nopals.