plural cacti
ˈkak-ˌtī 
-(ˌ)tē
or cactuses also cactus
: any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts)
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Like many of the sides on the menu, including the cacti de gallo (marinated green cactus, avocado, and tomato), the dish was influenced by the flavors of her upbringing.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The magic of this particular blend fares well with the initial burst of freshness that settles into an intriguing green finish, where coriander and cactus notes take the lead.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 13 June 2025
The water looks tropical at first, almost Caribbean, but the landscape beside it is marked with mesquite and cactus.
—Outside Online, 29 May 2025
There will be workshops on succulent and cactus growing.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The magic of this particular blend fares well with the initial burst of freshness that settles into an intriguing green finish, where coriander and cactus notes take the lead.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 13 June 2025
The water looks tropical at first, almost Caribbean, but the landscape beside it is marked with mesquite and cactus.
—Outside Online, 29 May 2025
There will be workshops on succulent and cactus growing.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
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“Cactus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cactus. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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