fishhook cactus
noun
a large cactus, Ferocactus wislizenii, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having hooked spines and red or yellow flowers.
Origin of fishhook cactus
1An Americanism dating back to 1845–50
Words Nearby fishhook cactus
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How to use fishhook cactus in a sentence
Indians use the spines for fish-hooks, hence a common name, fishhook cactus, and the celebrated cactus candy is made from it.
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