black locust


black locust

noun

Definition of BLACK LOCUST

: a tall tree (Robinia pseudoacacia) of eastern North America with pinnately compound leaves, drooping racemes of fragrant white flowers, and strong stiff wood

First Known Use of BLACK LOCUST

1787

Rhymes with BLACK LOCUST

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