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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