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false acacia

British  

noun

  1. the locust tree See locust

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Robinia, in honor of Jean Robin, of France; pseudacacia, means false acacia.

From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William

Robinia Pseud-acacia, or false acacia, is cultivated in the milder parts of Britain, and forms a large tree, with beautiful pea-like blossoms.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

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