Nearby words
locus in quo, locus of control, locus sigilli, locus standi, locust, locust bean, locust bird, locust years, locution, locutionary, locutionary act
Origin of locust bean
First recorded in 1840–50
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Examples from the Web for locust bean
The climate is mild, and not only the grape and olive, but dates, figs and the carob or locust-bean flourish.
The species Pteclobyum gives the “Locust-bean,” as sold at every little sweetmeat shop in London.
The Philippine Islands|John ForemanHe accepted a piece of locust-bean with leisurely condescension and watched us with quiet interest as he chewed.