Saguaro: meaning, definitions and examples
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saguaro
[ sษหwษหroส ]
plant species
The saguaro is a large, tree-sized cactus native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico. It can grow to be over 40 feet tall and live for over 150 years. The saguaro is known for its iconic shape, characterized by upward-reaching arms that typically begin to grow when the cactus reaches around 50-70 years of age. This majestic cactus provides a crucial habitat for many desert animals and plays an important role in the desert ecosystem.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We saw a stunning saguaro cactus during our hike in the desert.
- The saguaro blooms beautiful white flowers in the spring.
- Saguaro cacti can store up to 200 gallons of water.
- Many birds make nests in the arms of the saguaro.
Translations
Translations of the word "saguaro" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saguaro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเฅเคเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Saguaro
๐ฎ๐ฉ saguaro
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะณัะฐัะพ
๐ต๐ฑ saguaro
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใฏใญ
๐ซ๐ท saguaro
๐ช๐ธ saguaro
๐น๐ท saguaro
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ณผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุงููุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ saguaro
๐ธ๐ฐ saguaro
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒๆ็ฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ saguaro
๐ฎ๐ธ saguaro
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะณัะฐัะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแฃแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ saguaro
๐ฒ๐ฝ saguaro
Etymology
The word 'saguaro' comes from the O'odham language, which is spoken by the Native American tribes of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The term was adopted into English in the late 19th century as the cactus became a symbol of the American Southwest. The saguaro cactus itself has been an important component of the desert landscape for centuries, providing food and shelter to various wildlife. Its unique appearance and size have made it a subject of interest in art, literature, and ecology. Preservation efforts for the saguaro have become increasingly important as urban development and climate changes threaten its natural habitat.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,485, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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