barrel cactus
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barrel cactus
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A set of steep, scree-strewn switchbacks ejects us onto the Tonto Platform, a sloping shelf of sage-hued shale festooned with prickly pear and barrel cactus, blackbrush and spindly yucca.
From Washington Post • Apr. 8, 2021
Strong shapes and textures such as drought-tolerant golden barrel cactus and white stripe agave create a dynamic landscape.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2018
Lavender, bougainvillea and yellow kangaroo paws add color while boldly textured golden barrel cactus, prickly pear and agave stand out in the planting beds.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2018
The barrel cactus that dot the hillsides can live to 130 years.
From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2017
His stomach felt like he’d swallowed a barrel cactus.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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