# nopales

> English word · Noun · IPA /nəʊˈpɑːlɛz/

## Definitions
1. The leaves of a prickly pear cactus, as used in Mexican cooking.

## Etymology
From Spanish nopales, plural of nopal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nopales