Definition of beavertail
:a low-growing prickly pear cactus (Opuntia basilaris) of the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico having large usually pink or red flowers
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That fact that these pastries also may be known as beavertails, shoesoles or flying saucers is what makes this crazy world of baking such fun.
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1919
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