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black locust
noun
uk /ˌblæk ˈləʊ.kəst/ us /ˌblæk ˈloʊ.kəst/
[ C or U ]
a tall, deciduous tree (= one that loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring) with a very hard wood:
Black locusts are native to the eastern USA and especially Appalachia but are now grown in many different countries.
The bugs are partial to hardwoods - maple, poplar, willow, elm, ash, and black locust.
[ U ]
the very hard wood of the black locust tree:
The handrails of the staircase are made from black locust.
The frame of the boat is black locust, ideal because of its strength and durability.
There was a stand of black locusts at the foot of the hill.
Black locust trees bloom in late April and early May.
The black locust likes plenty of sunlight and dry soil.
Other hardwoods such as mahogany are often used but I prefer black locust.
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