cholla

chol·la

(choi'ə)

n.
Any of several spiny, shrubby, or treelike cacti of the genus Opuntia having cylindrical stem segments.

[American Spanish, from obsolete Spanish, upper part of the head, possibly from Old French cholle, round lump, head, of Germanic origin.]

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Jumping cholla (Opuntia bigelovii) (credit: Grant Heilman Photography)

Any cactus of the genus Opuntia, native to North and South America, having needlelike spines partly enclosed in a papery sheath. Chollas vary greatly in size and have small flowers, sometimes chartreuse and inconspicuous, but usually of more striking colors. O. leptocaulis, the desert Christmas cactus, bears bright red fruits through the winter. Living plants serve as food for desert animals. Cholla wood, a hollow cylinder with regularly spaced holes, is used for fuel and novelties. Some cholla fruit is edible.

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challa

A loaf of white bread made in a twisted form by plaiting together a large and small piece of dough. The dough is made from white flour, enriched with eggs and a pinch of saffron, and the loaf is decorated with poppy seed. Traditionally used for benediction of the Jewish sabbath and festivals.

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Cholla can refer to the following things:

Cholla cacti, a genus of cyllindrically-stemmed cacti
Cholla (horse), a painting horse born in Nevada
Jeolla (Chŏlla), former Korean province
- Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla), province in the southwest of South Korea
- Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla), province in the southwest of South Korea
Challah, a special braided bread traditional amongst certain Jewish communities

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