mɛksˈkiːti

Definitions

1. noun

the South American tree Prosopis juliflora, or its thorny branches used for fuel, fencing, or other purposes

“The rancher used mezquite branches to create a fence around the property.”

2. noun

a thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Prosopis, native to the Americas and Africa

“The mezquite tree’s thorns were a challenge to navigate.”