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Meaning of nopales | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
nəʊˈpɑːlɛz

Definitions

The leaves of a prickly pear cactus, as used in Mexican cooking.

plural, plural-only

Examples

“After a day and a half's journey, El Espinero led Frank to a long-abandoned silver working, high over the plain, where nopales grew and lizards lay in the sun.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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