Bisnagas

/bɪzˈnɑːɡəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bisnaga; multiple barrel cacti, or a collective grouping of these large cylindrical desert plants.

Etymology

Plural form of bisnaga, maintaining the Spanish-derived singular form. The word entered English through Spanish contacts in the American Southwest.

Kelly Says

A field of bisnagas in bloom creates a stunning sight with bright yellow flowers dotting the desert—and you might see them in old Western movies as part of the authentic desert landscape!

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