mesquite

/mɛsˈkiːt/

noun

  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

    Country or land dominated by mesquite trees.

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