Definitions

1. noun

a thorny tree or shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, having compound leaves and small yellow flowers, and valued for its timber and as a food source for livestock

“The mesquite trees grew in abundance in the desert landscape.”

2. noun

a type of firewood or charcoal made from the wood of the mesquite tree

“The campers used mesquite to build a warm fire for the night.”

3. adjective

made from or related to the mesquite tree

“The mesquite furniture in the living room had a unique, earthy smell.”