Locust-tree Definition

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Any of a number of similar looking trees in the closely related genera Gleditsia and Robinia.

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The honey locust Gleditsia triacanthos, a leguminous tree with pods having a sweet, edible pulp.

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The black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia, a leguminous tree with toxic pods, but useful for making honey.

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(less common) The African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa).
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The carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua.

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Singular:
locust-tree
Plural:
locust-trees

Origin of Locust-tree

  • Named after the "locusts" said to have been eaten by John the Baptist, based on the theory that they were really carob pods.

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