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prickly pear
noun
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or prickly pear fruit
: the pulpy, pear- or egg-shaped, edible, yellow to purplish-red fruit of various prickly pears (such as Opuntia ficus-indica) see tuna entry 2
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Lead by the restorative properties of prickly pear oil, this rich mask helps restore the hair shaft, improve split ends, and achieve overall healthier hair.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
At McKinney Falls, guests can see wildflowers such as prickly pears, brown-eyed Susans, and, of course, bluebonnets.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
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Best For: Getting rid of scalp build-up, sans residue.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Orchard Hills’ zone is filled with prickly pear cacti, Japanese honeysuckle and Formosa firethorn.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
At McKinney Falls, guests can see wildflowers such as prickly pears, brown-eyed Susans, and, of course, bluebonnets.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 25 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Bolivian mountain salt, papaya enzymes, prickly pear extract
Best For: Getting rid of scalp build-up, sans residue.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Orchard Hills’ zone is filled with prickly pear cacti, Japanese honeysuckle and Formosa firethorn.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Prickly pear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prickly%20pear. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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