Meaning & use
sahuaro
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A variant spelling of saguaro, the giant, tree-like cactus native to the Sonoran Desert, known for its towering, branching arms.
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A lone sahuaro stood silhouetted against the desert sunset.
The sahuaro can live for over 150 years and grow taller than a house.
A note on using this word
"Sahuaro" reflects an older Spanish-influenced spelling of "saguaro," the name of Arizona's iconic cactus.
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