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fishhook cactus
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noun
a large cactus, Ferocactus wislizenii, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having hooked spines and red or yellow flowers.
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Origin of fishhook cactus
An Americanism dating back to 1845–50
Words nearby fishhook cactus
fishgig, Fishguard, fish hatchery, fish hawk, fishhook, fishhook cactus, fishing, fishing banks, fishing expedition, fishing ground, fishing pole
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