"pitaya" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pitayas [plural]
Etymology: From American Spanish pitahaya, from Taíno [Term?]. Etymology templates: {{der|en|es|pitahaya}} Spanish pitahaya, {{der|en|tnq}} Taíno [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun}} pitaya (plural pitayas)
  1. The dragon fruit. Categories (lifeform): Cacti, Fruits Synonyms: pitahaya

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