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Cactus Definition & Meaning

cactus
noun
  1. any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines

"Cactus" in song lyrics

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  • "Your horse came last behind the cactus"
    3rd Bass — No Static at All
  • "Spiked punch, straight off the cactus"
    4th Pyramid f/ Akrobatik, C-Rayz Walz — Fantazmic
  • "Feelin me is like huggin a cactus"
    Big Tymers f/ Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Jazzy Pha — Down South

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Frequently asked questions

What does cactus mean?
any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
What part of speech is cactus?
Cactus is a noun.

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