| 词汇 | mesquite |
| 释义 | mesquite noun uk /mesˈkiːt/ us /məˈskiːt/ [ C or U ] a small tree that grows in dry areas in the Americas and produces pods(= long, narrow, flat parts containing seeds) that can be used to make flour, or for feeding animals: Cottonwoods, mesquites, willows and tall grasses grew in abundance. Mesquite is really just a big weed, but years ago some savvy Texas ranchers fooled Californians into thinking it was a gourmet cooking wood. [ U ] the wood of a mesquite tree, burned to add flavour to food: The meat owes its robust smoke flavour to mesquite. Marinated shrimp are grilled over mesquite hardwoods. The first thing you see when you pull off the highway is a mountain of mesquite logs. It's one of the few remaining large mesquite groves in the Tucson metro area. The river cuts through stands of mesquite and cottonwoods. Crop plants & economic plants beet black mustard brassica breadstuff canola crucifer fat hen field corn flax flaxseed multi-line neep oilseed rape opium poppy rabi tall fescue turfgrass vetch wheatgrass white clover You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Sauces, dressings, dips & pickles Fuels |
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