barrel cactus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barrel cactus
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The plants within are keyed to the word’s meaning — tough barrel cactus for the former, fragrant sage for the latter.
From Los Angeles Times
The front yard, with its barrel cactus, ponytail palms and Australian cactus collection, pays homage to the iconic neighboring botanical garden, Lotusland.
From Los Angeles Times
Plants saved in several locations for three years for eventual landscaping included saguaro, ocotillo and barrel cactus and palo verde, mesquite and ironwood trees.
From Washington Times
The barrel cactus’s shape and height would make a good spot to rest weary legs if not for the interlacing spikes encircling them.
From Salon
Prickly pear and barrel cactus dotted the ground, while swallows, yellowthroats, and meadowlarks soared above.
From The Guardian
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