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old-man cactus

[ ohld-man ]

noun

  1. a Mexican cactus, Cephalocereus senilis, having a columnar body from 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) high with thatchlike, long, white hairs on the top, and red flowers with white centers.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of old-man cactus1

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
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Example Sentences

The Old Man Cactus is a popular plant for rock gardens and is found in many homes both in this country and abroad.

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