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saguaro

 

[ sษ™หˆwษ‘หroสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

cactus, flora, plant

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค—เฅเค†เคฐเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะณัƒะฐั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒฏใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๊ณผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูˆูŠุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ๆžœ็ฝ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะณัƒะฐั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ’แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saguaro

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.