Mesquit (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mesquit tree provided shade for the weary traveler in the desert.
- Mesquit trees are common in the southwestern United States and are often used as ornamental plants.
- The mesquit's sweet pods were a favorite snack of the local wildlife.
- In some parts of the world, mesquit wood is prized for its durability and resistance to rot.
- The mesquit's thorns made it a difficult plant to handle, but its beauty made it worth the trouble.