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In Mexico, when we want to speak deep secrets, we drink pulgue together. It is a drink made from the cactus plant, and when you take the bottle from your mouth, it leaves a string behind, between the mouth and the bottle, like a spider's web. It shows that the truth sticks inside.
Alejandro Jodorowsky

Meaning of "cactus" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CACTUS

From Latin: prickly plant, from Greek kaktos cardoon.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CACTUS

cactus  [ˈkæktəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CACTUS

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cactus is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CACTUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Cactus

A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae within the order Caryophyllales. The word "cactus" derives, through Latin, from the Ancient Greek κάκτος, a name originally used for a spiny plant whose identity is not certain. Cacti are native to the Americas, ranging from Patagonia in the south to parts of western Canada in the north—except for Rhipsalis baccifera, which also grows in Africa and Sri Lanka. Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments, even being found in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on earth. Cacti show many adaptations to conserve water. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss by reducing air flow close to the cactus and providing some shade. Cactus spines are produced from specialized structures called areoles, a kind of highly reduced branch. Areoles are an identifying feature of cacti. As well as spines, areoles give rise to flowers, which are usually tubular and multipetaled.

Definition of cactus in the English dictionary

The definition of cactus in the dictionary is any spiny succulent plant of the family Cactaceae of the arid regions of America. Cactuses have swollen tough stems, leaves reduced to spines or scales, and often large brightly coloured flowers.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CACTUS


anilinctus
ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋktəs
Benedictus
ˌbɛnɪˈdɪktəs
cataractous
ˌkætəˈræktəs
conductus
kənˈdʌktəs
conspectus
kənˈspɛktəs
cunnilinctus
ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋktəs
fractus
ˈfræktəs
heterotactous
ˌhɛtərəʊˈtæktəs
ictus
ˈɪktəs
linctus
ˈlɪŋktəs
prospectus
prəˈspɛktəs
rectus
ˈrɛktəs
rictus
ˈrɪktəs
Saktas
ˈsæktəs
Sanctus
ˈsæŋktəs
tersanctus
tɜːˈsæŋktəs
tractus
ˈtræktəs
zygocactus
ˈzaɪɡəʊˌkæktəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CACTUS

cacophonic
cacophonical
cacophonically
cacophonies
cacophonious
cacophonous
cacophonously
cacophony
cacotopia
cacotopian
cacotrophy
cactaceous
cacti
cactiform
cactoblastis
cactoid
cactus dahlia
cacumen
cacuminal
cacuminous

WORDS THAT END LIKE CACTUS

apparatus
Augustus
Brutus
Christmas cactus
diabetes mellitus
Easter cactus
emeritus
eucalyptus
fetus
hiatus
Homo erectus
impetus
lotus
marital status
mistletoe cactus
pathfinder prospectus
situs
spiritus
stratus
Titus

Synonyms and antonyms of cactus in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cactus» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CACTUS

Find out the translation of cactus to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cactus from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cactus» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

仙人掌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cactus
570 millions of speakers

English

cactus
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कैक्टस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صَبَّار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кактус
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cacto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফণীমনসা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cactus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kaktus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kaktus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

サボテン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

선인장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaktus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây xương rồng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கற்றாழை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॅक्टस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kaktüs
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cactus
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kaktus
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кактус
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cactus
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

κάκτος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kaktus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kaktus
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kaktus
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cactus

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CACTUS»

The term «cactus» is very widely used and occupies the 14.538 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CACTUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cactus

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7 QUOTES WITH «CACTUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cactus.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion.
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Katherine Dunham
A creative person has to create. It doesn't really matter what you create. If such a dancer wanted to go out and build the cactus gardens where he could, in Mexico, let him do that, but something that is creative has to go on.
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Stjepan Hauser
Very often, people are obsessed with what others think of them. It's like if a flower wants to be a cactus or a palm but it's not. A flower is a flower, and that's enough. That's all you have to do is be a flower.
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Alejandro Jodorowsky
In Mexico, when we want to speak deep secrets, we drink pulgue together. It is a drink made from the cactus plant, and when you take the bottle from your mouth, it leaves a string behind, between the mouth and the bottle, like a spider's web. It shows that the truth sticks inside.
5
Edward M. Lerner
Too much detail can bog down any story. Enough with the history of gunpowder, the geology of Hawaii, the processes of whaling, and cactus and tumbleweed.
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Mo Udall
I have learned the difference between a cactus and a caucus. On a cactus, the pricks are on the outside.
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Edmund White
Key West is the place where your sickly house plant back in New York grows to 10 ft. It's also the place where an 8-ft. cactus, the century plant, produces a huge yellow flower every great once in a while, like a robot proffering a bouquet. After the plant flowers, it dies.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CACTUS»

Discover the use of cactus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cactus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Cactus Family
This long-awaited, monumental work covers the Cactaceae in an encyclopedic manner, addressing 125 genera and 1810 species.
Edward F. Anderson, 2001
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Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine: Treatments for Diabetes, ...
This book provides the spark to move the prickly pear from beyond ethnic use to mainstream acceptance.
Ran Knishinsky, 2004
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Cactus Thorn
In this beautifully written tale, a promising young politician, Grant Arliss, flees from his complicated and pressure-ridden life in New York City to the serenity of the desert's open spaces, finding a love and a landscape that will change ...
Mary Hunter Austin, 1994
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The Cactus Primer
This book goes far beyond books that instruct readers in the propagation, growth, and care of these plants; addressing matters of more scientific interest, it takes an integrated approach to the presentation of the form, physiology, ...
Arthur C. Gibson, 1990
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Cactus Hotel
Cactus Hotel (PB)
Brenda Z. Guiberson, 1993
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Red Cactus: The Life of Anna Kingsford
Here at last, an accurate biography of the amazing Englishwoman, Anna Kingsford (1846-1888). 2nd edition now available.
Alan Pert, 2006
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Peyote: The Divine Cactus
Does anyone have the legal right to use drugs or controlled substances in religious ceremonies? Within this volume are answers to these and dozens of other questions surrounding the controversial and remarkable cactus.
Edward F. Anderson, 1996
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Saguaro Cactus
Discusses the physical characteristics and life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus
Conrad J. Storad, 1994
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Clementina's Cactus
After a rainstorm, Clementina and her father discover a surprise in the prickly skin of the cactus that they've watched growing in the desert.
‎1982
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Finding the Bloom of the Cactus Generation: Improving the ...
Touch breaks through the barriers of Alzheimer's disease. The Cactus Generation explains how to stay connected to loved ones through the personal story of author Maggie Walters.
Maggie Walters, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CACTUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cactus is used in the context of the following news items.
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Public Release: 6-Jul-2015 Cactus scientists offer insights to solve …
Researchers have provided a new roadmap for tackling future agricultural production issues by using solutions that involve crassulacean acid ... «EurekAlert, Jul 15»
2
Cactus Flower Reveals 'Magic Hour' Album, Shares "Darkest Hour"
According to a press release, Lewis takes inspiration for her sound as Cactus Flower from 1960s greats like the Beatles, the Byrds, Harry ... «Exclaim!, Jul 15»
3
This Humble Cactus Could Help Fuel Our Drought-Stricken World
Enter the cactus. Climate change and drought aren't just affecting agriculture. They're also affecting making it more difficult to cultivate some ... «Gizmodo, Jul 15»
4
Video: Bobcat Escapes Mountain Lion by Jumping atop 40-foot Cactus
“The lion didn't pursue the bobcat up the cactus but circled the base,” photographer Curt Fonger, who took photos of the scene back in 2011, ... «OutdoorHub, Jul 15»
5
Cactus Dome” – Global Warming Causing Radioactive Material to …
You may never have heard of “Cactus Dome,” but chances are you know the name “Bikini.” It lives on in the name of a skimpy, two-piece ... «Ring of Fire, Jul 15»
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A cactus in the family: Winona couple's Nebraska prickly pear lives …
But behind Winona Health's Watkins Manor on East Wabasha Street, two cactus plants stretch their spines over the landscaping rock, taking ... «Winona Daily News, Jul 15»
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Quirky Cactus is a typical Citroën
ROAD TEST. Citroen C4 Cactus 1.2 e-THP Shine. Johannesburg - You can look at this in one of two ways. Why didn't anyone else think of this? «Independent Online, Jul 15»
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Naked man seen sleeping behind Mad Cactus: Strongsville Police …
Suspicious person, Pearl Road: On June 23, police were called about a naked man seen laying down behind the closed Mad Cactus ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
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Cactus surprise Glendale Merchants, 6-5
Cactus topple the imposing Glendale (Mo.) Merchants from their unbeaten pedestal in the 56th Annual Glen Winget Memorial Tournament. «Examiner Enterprise, Jul 15»
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Cactus Pear keeps on blooming
Travel has been part of the festival since the beginning, but Cactus Pear founder and artistic director Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio has limited the ... «San Antonio Express-News, Jul 15»

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