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pitahaya

pitahaya

9.7
A cactus that grows in dry places and makes a sweet fruit
  • noun
  • /ˌpɪtəˈhaɪə/
  • US
translation icon : pitahaya
  • The pitahaya is native to the deserts of Mexico.

Examples

  • Local farmers cultivate pitahayas for both domestic markets and export.

  • I tried a slice of pitahaya at the botanical garden's fruit festival.

  • The pitahaya is prized for its sweet, refreshing taste and striking appearance.

  • I bought a fresh pitahaya from the market.

  • I tried a slice of pitahaya at the botanical garden's fruit festival.

  • Local farmers cultivate pitahayas for both domestic markets and export.

  • The pitahaya is prized for its sweet, refreshing taste and striking appearance.

Synonyms

pitahaya cactus
vspitahaya
  • US
9.3

A cactus that grows in dry places and makes a sweet, juicy fruit people eat

has identical meaning but uses a shorter single-word form

Compounds

pitahaya cactus
  • US
9.3

A cactus that grows in dry places and makes a sweet, juicy fruit people eat

How Big

saguaro
  • US
5 8.7
pitahaya
  • US
9.7
houseplant
7 1.2

Surface Forms

pitahaya singular
pitahayas plural

Etymology

The word pitahaya comes from Spanish and from an indigenous American name for the cactus that produces the bright 'dragon fruit'. That's why pitahaya can mean the cactus itself as well as its fruit.