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- proper noun A taxonomic
species within thegenus Opuntia —Indian fig . Acactus .
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chained_bear commented on the word Opuntia ficus-indica
The preferred plant host of the insect Dactylopius coccus, a/k/a cochineal. Usage/historical note/more info can be found on nopalry.
October 5, 2017