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rose acacia

American  

noun

  1. a small tree, Robinia hispida, of the legume family, native to the southeastern U.S., having drooping clusters of large, dark rose-colored flowers.

rose acacia British  

noun

  1. a leguminous shrub, Robinia hispida , of the southern US, having prickly branches bearing clusters of red scentless flowers See also locust

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Etymology

Origin of rose acacia

First recorded in 1810–20

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