Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Cholla

👉 Cholla is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae. It belongs to the family of thorny shrubs, and it is native to the southwestern United States. The leaves are usually arranged in a crenulate arrangement, with each leaf having a distinct blade or petiole. Cholla species produce seeds that are often used as food for wildlife.

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👉 The phrase "chollas" is a combination of two words, "choles" and "mela", which are both slang terms for a type of food. It can be used to describe a variety of dishes such as chicken or lamb cooked in various ways, often with vegetables, potatoes, or bread. The term is commonly associated with the Indian cuisine, particularly the North Indian dish "chola".

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