Meaning
Certain cactuses native to the Americas, of genera Selenicereus or Stenocereus, especially the latter.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
Borrowed from Spanish pitahaya.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dragon fruit
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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