mesquit

A noun referring to any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis, characterized by small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes and large pods rich in sugar.

• 🌐اسم يدل على أي من عدة أشجار أو شجيرات صغيرة شوكية من جنس الغاف (Prosopis)، تتميز بأزهار صغيرة في سنابل إبطية أسطوانية وبقرون كبيرة غنية بالسكر.

1. Spiny tree or shrub C1 formal

   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.

   • The mesquite tree is common in arid regions of the Americas.
   • Mesquite wood is often used for grilling because of its distinct flavor.
   • The pods of the mesquite plant can be ground into a sweet flour.

   🌐شجرة أو شجيرة شوكية

   المرادفات: honey mesquitemesquitescrewbean