1. Plural of mesquit; thorny shrubs or small trees of the legume family native to southwestern North America and Mexico, bearing edible pods used for food and fuel.
Usage: Often used in the context of southwestern U.S. and Mexican vegetation and cuisine.; The singular form 'mesquit' is less common than 'mesquite'.

Examples

• The desert landscape was dotted with mesquits and cacti.
• Mesquits provide valuable shade and food sources in arid regions.
• The rancher cleared mesquits from the pasture to make room for grazing.
• Indigenous peoples have used mesquits for thousands of years as a food source.
• Mesquit wood is prized for smoking meats in traditional barbecue.