Kaktuswasser

cactus water

noun KAK-tus-vas-er Rare

Usage Note

Kaktuswasser is the trendy health drink pressed from prickly pear cactus fruit, with a mildly sweet, melon-like flavour. Marketed as a hydrating, antioxidant-rich alternative to coconut water. Found in German health food stores and cafés.

Examples

"Kaktuswasser ist ein aufkommender Trend im deutschen Gesundheitsmarkt."

Natural Translation

Cactus water is an emerging trend in the German health market.

Literal Translation

Cactus-water is an emerging trend in the German health-market.

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