Ferocactus
noun
Fer·o·cac·tus
\ˌferəˈkaktəs, ˌfir-\
Definition of Ferocactus
: a genus of nearly globular deeply ribbed cacti of Mexico and the adjacent U.S. having numerous spines, large funnel-shaped flowers, and dry fruits
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Origin and Etymology of ferocactus
New Latin, from fero- (from Latin ferus wild, fierce) + cactus
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