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rose acacia
noun
- a small tree, Robinia hispida, of the legume family, native to the southeastern U.S., having drooping clusters of large, dark rose-colored flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rose acacia1
First recorded in 1810–20
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Example Sentences
Robinia hispida, sometimes called Rose Acacia, is a native species of the Locust.
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Patient folk—as were certainly those of the old-time gardens, tried to keep the Rose Acacia as a favorite.
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Next on the wall is the beautiful Rose Acacia (Robinia hispida).
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