Chollers

/ˈtʃɒləz/ noun

Definition

Plural of choller; people who work with or harvest cholla cacti.

Etymology

Plural form of choller, maintaining the Spanish-derived root 'cholla' with the English plural '-ers' suffix indicating people who do something.

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The chollers of the Arizona Territory developed incredible expertise in avoiding the notorious 'jumping' stems while harvesting the edible buds, skills passed down through generations of desert dwellers.

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