cactus

Definition

  • noun: a plant that lives in the desert and that has many sharp points (called spines)
  • noun: any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (as deserts)
  • synonyms: bramble, brier, bristle

Movie quotes

  • (..) Boy, I tell you what. I bet even the roads on the moon ain't this smooth. Doc, look at this! Shoulda tossed him into the cactus a lot sooner, huh? Well, he ain't finished yet. Still got a long way to go. Guido, look at Luigi! This is fantastico! That looks like fun! (..)
    2006 Cars