Kiawe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kiawe is a noun meaning Prosopis pallida, a species of mesquite tree.
Meaning
Prosopis pallida, a species of mesquite tree.
Example Sentences
Some kiawes have no thorns but usually the youngest branches of the tree have thorns, which are bad for barefoot Island children.
Take time to look around at the dawning light that casts lovely shadows on the rock and the gnarly kiawe (a relative of mesquite) trees that line the dry canyon walls.
Word Forms
- kiawes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesquite, mezquite, kaikawaka, needlewood, akaakai, karite.
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