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noun
Any of genera Ferocactus or Echinocactus of cactuses with an approximately barrel-like shape.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: echinocactus
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Broader terms: cactus
Narrower terms: hedgehog cactus, golden barrel cactus, Echinocactus grusonii
noun
a cactus of the genus Ferocactus: unbranched barrel-shaped cactus having deep ribs with numerous spines and usually large funnel-shaped flowers followed by dry fruits
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cactus
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