Coyotillos

/ˌkoʊjoʊˈtijoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coyotillo; multiple thorny shrubs of the coyotillo species.

Etymology

Spanish plural of 'coyotillo', formed by changing the '-o' to '-os'. Derives from Nahuatl through Spanish diminutive formation.

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When scientists study desert ecosystems, they look at plants like coyotillos that thrive in harsh conditions—this plant is so tough it can survive where few other things grow.

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