carob
a Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, of the legume family, bearing long, leathery pods containing hard seeds and sweet, edible pulp.
Also called St. John's-bread, algarroba, locust bean. the pod of this tree, the source of various foodstuffs, including a substitute for chocolate, as well as substances having several industrial uses, and sometimes used as food for animals.
a powder made from the ground pods and seeds of this tree and used in cooking, especially as a substitute for chocolate.
Origin of carob
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How to use carob in a sentence
Barley and wheat, carobs and raisins may be specially indicated among the agricultural exports.
Much damage is done to carobs by the large rat, Mus Alexandrinus.
Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products | William BevanAbout 40,000 quintals of these carobs are annually exported from Crete.
The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom | P. L. SimmondsAt one time carobs were used in Cyprus for fattening mules and other animals, but, unfortunately, this practice died out.
Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products | William BevanCarobs are sold by the Aleppo cantar of 180 okes, and the normal price may be put at from 13s.
Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products | William Bevan
British Dictionary definitions for carob
/ (ˈkærəb) /
Also called: algarroba an evergreen leguminous Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, with compound leaves and edible pods
Also called: algarroba, Saint John's bread the long blackish sugary pod of this tree, used as a substitute for chocolate and for animal fodder
Origin of carob
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