Meaning & use
locust tree
A deciduous tree, often thorny, valued for its hard wood, fragrant flowers, or use as shade.
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A row of locust trees lined the old farmhouse driveway, their flowers filling the air with scent.
Black locust trees are prized for fence posts because their wood resists rot so well.
A note on using this word
The name is applied to several unrelated trees, including the black locust and honey locust, both members of the pea family rather than related to the locust insect.
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