Meaning of ALGARROBA
Pronunciation: | | `algu'rowbu
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- [n] mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean islands from Mexico to Venezuela
- [n] mesquite pod used in tanning and dying
- [n] evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob
- [n] long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute
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| Synonyms: | | carob, carob bean tree, carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua, Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis juliiflora |
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| See Also: | | algarobilla, algarroba, algarroba bean, algarrobilla, bean, bean plant, bean tree, carob bean, carob powder, Ceratonia, genus Ceratonia, locust bean, locust pod, mesquit, mesquite, Saint-John's-bread | |
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