black locust
Americannoun
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Also called false acacia. Also called yellow locust. a North American tree, Robinia pseudoacacia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers.
Etymology
Origin of black locust
An Americanism dating back to 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Though Osage orange and Black locust have traditionally been used for fence posts, they have what luthiers call a great “tap tone.”
From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2020
American linden Bean-caper family Bigonia family Black haw Black jack or Barren oak Black locust Black walnut Black willow Blue lupine.
From Texas Honey Plants by Sanborn, C. E.
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