mesquit Definition
- 1any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis, of the legume family, native to western North America and Central and South America, especially P. juliflora, having bipinnate leaves and beanlike pods and often forming dense thickets.
- 2the wood of such a tree.
Using mesquit: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mesquit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The mesquite is a common plant in the desert.
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Mesquite wood is used for smoking meat.
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The mesquite tree provides food and shelter for many desert animals.
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Summary: mesquit in Brief
A 'mesquit' [muh-skweet, -skwit] is a small spiny tree or shrub of the legume family, native to western North America and Central and South America. It has bipinnate leaves and beanlike pods and often forms dense thickets. The wood of such a tree is also called mesquite wood. The mesquite tree provides food and shelter for many desert animals.
