Meaning & use
cactus
A spiny, drought-resistant plant that stores water in its thick stems, native to arid regions.
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A tall cactus stood in the corner of the desert garden, untouched by the summer heat.
She kept a small cactus on her desk because it needed almost no watering.
A note on using this word
The plural can be 'cacti' or 'cactuses'; both are accepted in standard English.
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