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Meaning of mesquite

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mesquite

Pronunciation:/mɛsˈkiːt/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Prosopis found in North America, and used as forage, which have long, beige seed/bean pods which may be dried and ground into a sweet, nutty flour.

  2. The wood of these trees, used for smoking food, or charcoal made from this wood.

  3. Country or land dominated by mesquite trees.