# cactus cat

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkæk.təs kæt/

## Definitions
1. A bobcat-like creature in North American folklore, said to be covered in spines like a porcupine and to slash cacti at night to release their juices.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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