BLACK LOCUST Definition & Meaning

black locust

[ blak loh-kuhst ]

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noun

Also called false a·ca·cia [fawls, , uh, -, key, -sh, uh],. a North American tree, Robinia pseudoacacia, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers.
honey locust.

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Origin of black locust¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

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“Our forefathers chose materials that were naturally rot-resistant, like black locust and red cedar and cypress,” said Shackelford, who owns a historic restoration business.

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The black locust tree can take in atmospheric nitrogen and convert it to a type more accessible to plants.

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Rounds of black locust, a naturally rot-resistant wood, sunk into pebbles, for instance.

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There are no hairpin turns, no pawpaws or black locust trees.

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The honey owes much of its flavor profile to the horse-chestnut, black locust and linden trees.

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