Cactuses Meaning in English
word · lemma: cactus
Definition
Plural form of 'cactus', a type of plant that usually has thick, spiky stems and can live in very dry places.
Usage & Nuances
Both 'cactuses' and 'cacti' are accepted as the plural form, but 'cacti' is more common in scientific and formal contexts. Most often refers to more than one type or specimen of cactus.
Spanish: cactusPortuguese (BR): cactoPortuguese (PT): cactoChinese (Simplified): 仙人掌Chinese (Traditional): 仙人掌Hindi: कैक्टसArabic: الصبّاراتBengali: ক্যাকটাস - ক্যাকটাস গাছRussian: кактусыJapanese: サボテンVietnamese: xương rồngKorean: 선인장Turkish: kaktüslerUrdu: کییکٹسIndonesian: kaktus
Example Sentences
There are many cactuses in the desert.
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Cactuses do not need much water.
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Be careful—those cactuses have sharp spines!
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I can't believe how many different cactuses there are at the garden show.
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Some people say cactuses are perfect for busy people who forget to water their plants.
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My mom has three cactuses on the windowsill.
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