[mɛˈskiːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a spiny tree or shrub of the pea family, native to arid regions of south-western US and Mexico. It yields useful timber, tanbark, medicinal products, and edible pods. The timber is used for fencing and flooring, and burned in barbecues as flavouring


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from Mexican Spanish mezquite