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Definition of ferocactus

ferocactus

/ˌfɛr.oʊˈkæk.təs/
fe · ro · cac · tus
Plural:ferocacti
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ferocactus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any large, ribbed barrel-shaped cactus of the genus Ferocactus (family Cactaceae), native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, characterized by fierce, heavy hooked spines and showy, funnel-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, or purple that bloom in a ring near the crown.

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• Nearby Words

fenugreek
fer de lance
fern
ferocactus
ferox
ferret
ferry

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ferocactus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ferocactus
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