Meaning & use
Mesquite
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A thorny tree or shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, valued for its hard wood, edible pods, and use in smoking or grilling food.
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The ribs were slow-cooked over mesquite wood for a smoky, distinctive flavor.
Mesquite trees survive harsh desert conditions thanks to their remarkably deep root systems.
A note on using this word
Mesquite pods were historically ground into flour by Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest as a staple food source.
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