 carob |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob | |
| Synonyms: | carob_bean_tree algarroba Ceratonia_siliqua carob_tree | |
| Related terms: | bean_tree Ceratonia | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (botany) long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute | |
| Synonyms: | algarroba_bean algarroba locust_bean locust_pod carob_bean | |
| Related terms: | bean | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (food) powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute | |
| Synonyms: | Saint-John's-bread carob_powder | |
| Related terms: | foodstuff | |
| Similar spelling: |
Carruba Carib Carbo caribe carboy Carpio caribou carabao |
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