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cac·tus

cactus

 
pronunciation:
kaek tihs
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part of speech: noun
inflections: cacti, cactuses
definition: A cactus is a plant with sharp needles and no soft leaves. It is a very strong plant and can grow with very little water.
We saw cactuses when we rode through the desert. Some of them were very tall.
 
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