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giant cactus
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌdʒaɪ.ənt ˈkæk.təs/ us /ˌdʒaɪ.ənt ˈkæk.təs/pluralgiant cactiuk /ˌdʒaɪ.ənt ˈkæk.taɪ/ us /ˌdʒaɪ.ənt ˈkæk.taɪ/giant cactuses
a very large cactus(= type of desert plant that is covered with sharp points and has a thick stem for storing water):
There is nothing in this landscape that is more impressive than the giant cactus.
The gardens are planted with giant cacti and the air smells of hibiscus.
Giant cactuses stand on the porches of the art nouveau houses.
Spectacular giant cacti stand among the ruins spread over the hillside.
The giant cactus was kept in a laboratory for six years without ever being watered.
This is an arid zone with many giant cacti.
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