1. A spiny shrub or small tree native to southwestern North America and Mexico, bearing edible pods used as food and for making flour.
Usage: Also spelled 'mesquite' (more common modern spelling).; The pods are sweet and nutritious.
2. The hard, dense wood of the mesquit tree, used for fuel and in woodworking.

Examples

• The mesquit tree thrives in arid desert regions.
• Mesquit pods were an important food source for Native Americans.
• Ranchers use mesquit wood for fence posts because of its durability.
• The sweet mesquit flour can be ground from the dried pods.
• Mesquit charcoal produces excellent heat for grilling.