Opuntia
|O-pun-ti-a|
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/oʊˈpʌnʃə/
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/əʊˈpʌnʃə/
prickly pear cactus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Opuntia' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Opuntius,' referring to a plant from the region of Opus in ancient Greece.
Historical Evolution
'Opuntius' transformed into the modern English word 'Opuntia' through botanical Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a plant from Opus, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of cacti.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/23 03:05