mesquite vs algarroba
algarroba vs mesquitemesquite and algarroba both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mesquite | Yes | No | No | No |
| algarroba | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
algarroba is a hyponym of
mesquite; that is, algarroba is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
mesquite:
- mesquite: any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar
- algarroba: mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands from Mexico to Venezuela
Other hyponyms of mesquite include
honey mesquite, Prosopis glandulosa, Western honey mesquite, Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis juliiflora, Prosopis pubescens, screw bean, screwbean, screwbean mesquite, tornillo.
| mesquite (noun) | algarroba (noun) |
|---|---|
| any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar | evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob |
| mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands from Mexico to Venezuela | |
| long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute | |
| mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeing |
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