catclaw en · NOUN
Etymology
From cat + claw, because its branches bear many small hooks which resemble cats' claws.
Meanings
- An acacia, specifically Acacia greggii, now Senegalia greggii, native to most of the border region of the US and Mexico.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| catclaws | Number=Plur | lexicographic |