Nopal (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Cactus having yellow flowers and purple fruits.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The nopal in my backyard has been blooming beautiful yellow flowers for weeks.
• Fresh nopal pads can be used to make delicious tacos and other traditional dishes.
• Nopals are not only a source of food but also provide a vibrant splash of color with their bright purple fruits.
• Prickly as it is, the nopal cactus produces edible fruits that are a favorite among many desert dwellers.
• As I hiked through the desert, I noticed a tall nopal covered in vibrant yellow flowers that attracted many pollinators.

Synonyms

• Opuntia Lindheimeri

Hypernyms

• Prickly Pear Cactus

Meaning ²

Any of several cacti of the genus Nopalea resembling prickly pears.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The nopal cactus grew abundantly in the desert landscape, its flat pads covered in sharp spines.
• In some parts of Mexico, nopal is considered a delicacy and is often served grilled or in soups.
• The nopal plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
• After a long hike, the group stopped to rest in the shade of a large nopal cactus.
• The garden featured a variety of drought-resistant plants, including aloe, agave, and nopal.