rose acacia

American  

noun

1. a small tree, Robinia hispida, of the legume family, native to the southeastern U.S., having drooping clusters of large, dark rose-colored flowers.

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rose acacia British  

noun

1. a leguminous shrub, Robinia hispida , of the southern US, having prickly branches bearing clusters of red scentless flowers See also locust

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Etymology

Origin of rose acacia

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

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rose acacia

The frequent fissures of this defile were filled with rich woods of oleander and shrubs of every shade of green, from which rose acacia, and other trees unknown to Tancred.

From Tancred Or, The New Crusade by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

She smiled and gave her assent, and while he was preparing she plucked a spray of rose acacia and pinned it at her throat.

From The Knave of Diamonds by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)