black locust
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Tweet n. A deciduous tree (Robinia pseudoacacia) of the pea family, native chiefly to the southeast United States but widely naturalized, having pinnately compound leaves, hanging clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers, flat brown pods, and strong wood. |
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