Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

african milk barrel

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.98 in modern English

Syllables: african milk bar-rel
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of succulent plant, resembling a small cactus, of species Euphorbia polygona var. horrida, previously known as Euphorbia horrida.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Also called "African milk barrel," this plant has a beautiful silver skin. The lower part is wooden, rather like a tree trunk."
"African milk barrel is a clump-forming stem succulent native to South Africa, with grey-green stems covered in reddish brown thorns. Flowers form in summer at the tip of each stem."

Etymology

Named for the white latex released whenever one of the cylindrical stems is pierced or cut.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does african milk barrel mean?: A type of succulent plant, resembling a small cactus, of species Euphorbia polygona var. horrida, previously known as Euphorbia horrida.
Where does african milk barrel come from?: Named for the white latex released whenever one of the cylindrical stems is pierced or cut.

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