mesquite Meaning & Definition
/mɛsˈkiːt/
What Does Mesquite Mean?
Mesquite is used as a noun meaning Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Prosopis found in America, and used as forage, which have long, beige seed and bean pods which may be dried and ground into a sweet, nutty flour. It is also used to mean The wood of these trees, used for smoking food, or charcoal made from this wood.
Mesquite in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /mɛsˈkiːt/ |
| Synonyms | mesquit |
| Plural | mesquites |
Mesquite Definition (Noun)
- Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Prosopis found in America, and used as forage, which have long, beige seed and bean pods which may be dried and ground into a sweet, nutty flour.
- The wood of these trees, used for smoking food, or charcoal made from this wood.
- Country or land dominated by mesquite trees.
Noun
- Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Prosopis found in North America, and used as forage, which have long, beige seed/bean pods which may be dried and ground into a sweet, nutty flour.
Synonyms of Mesquite
Mesquite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mesquite (plural mesquites)
Words That Rhyme With Mesquite
Origin of Mesquite
Borrowed from Spanish mezquite, mizquite, from Nahuatl mizquitl (“the mesquite tree”).
Questions People Ask About Mesquite
What part of speech is mesquite?
Mesquite is a noun.
What is another word for mesquite?
Words with a similar meaning to mesquite include mesquit. See the full list of mesquite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mesquite?
The plural of mesquite is mesquites.