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lechuguilla

/lech-uh-gee-uh; Spanish le-choo-gee-yah/US // ˌlɛtʃ əˈgi ə; Spanish ˌlɛ tʃuˈgi yɑ //

吕克古拉

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural lech·u·guil·las [lech-uh-gee-uhz; Spanish le-choo-gee-yahs]. /ˌlɛtʃ əˈgi əz; Spanish ˌlɛ tʃuˈgi yɑs/.

    • : a semidesert plant, Agave lecheguilla, of Mexico, having a basal rosette of sharply pointed leaves and a very tall flower spike, grown as an ornamental.

Examples

  • A particular species of agave, called A. lechuguilla, abounding in the El Paso region.

  • This arrow, as well as the game itself, is called in Mexican Spanish lechuguilla.

  • At Palmillas, individuals were trapped in an area of mesquite, other bushes and "lechuguilla."