bisagre

noun

bi·​sag·​re

bə̇ˈsa(ˌ)grē,

biˈsä(ˌ)grā

plural -s

: a small spiny cactus (Echinocactus horizonthalonius) of Mexico and southwestern U.S. that is sometimes cut into slices and candied

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish

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