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Etymology of the English word cactus

the English word cactus
derived from the Latin word cactus (cardoon, Spanish artichoke; anything thorny)
derived from the Greek word kaktos, κάκτος

Date

The earliest known usage of cactus in English dates from the 17th century.

Cognates

Dutch cactus, French cactus, German Kaktus, Icelandic kaktus, Norwegian kaktus, Swedish kaktus

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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