nopal Synonyms & Antonyms
/noʊˈpɑl/
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Nopal as a Noun
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A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy leaves) of the cactus, considered as food.
Word Forms & Grammar
nopal (plural nopals or nopal)
Words That Rhyme With Nopal
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Origin of Nopal
From Spanish nopal, from Classical Nahuatl nohpalli (“Opuntia cactus”). Compare nopales.
Quick Facts About Nopal
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /noʊˈpɑl/ |
| Meaning | A prickly pear cactus from the genus Opuntia, especially Opuntia cochinellifera; the edible pads (fleshy… |
| Plural | nopals |