mesquite

Meanings

• noun

  A type of tree or shrub belonging to the bean family, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Its wood is used for fuel and its beans are edible.

  - "The mesquite tree is a common sight in the desert landscape."
  - "Mesquite beans are a popular ingredient in Tex-Mex cuisine."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mesquite
bite , pine , mite

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Variants

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mesquite , mesquites , Mesquite , screwbean , screwbean mesquite , screwbeans

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Etymology

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From the Taino word 'mesquit', meaning 'thorny tree'.

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Trivia

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1. Mesquite trees can live for up to 400 years.

2. Mesquite beans are a good source of protein and fiber.

3. Mesquite wood is also used for making charcoal and for fuel in power plants.

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Related Concepts

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1. desert vegetation: Mesquite is a common tree in desert environments.

2. barbecue: Mesquite wood is commonly used for smoking and barbecuing meat.

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Culture

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Mesquite has been used for various purposes by Native American cultures for centuries. The wood was used for fuel and the beans were eaten as a food source. In modern times, mesquite has gained popularity as a flavoring for barbecue and as an ornamental tree.

How to Memorize "mesquite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a desert landscape with a mesquite tree in the foreground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mesquite' with the image of a desert tree and the taste of smoky barbecue.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-E-S-Q-U-I-T-E to remember the word: 'Many Edible Seeds Quench Unquenchable Thirst'.

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