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Meaning of ALGARROBA

Pronunciation:  `algu'rowbu

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean islands from Mexico to Venezuela
  2. [n]  mesquite pod used in tanning and dying
  3. [n]  evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob
  4. [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
 
 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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