khuskhus

/ˈkʊskʊʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

the fruit of the Piliostigma reticulatum or the Piliostigma thonningii tree, also known as the desert date or Egyptian thorn.

“The nomadic tribes of the desert often gathered khuskhus fruits for food and shelter.”

Synonyms

  • Egyptian thorn
  • desert date