algarroba

Noun (4)

1. long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substituteSynonyms: carobcarob beanalgarroba beanlocust beanlocust podType of beanPart of carob, carob treeSubstance of carob, carob powder
2. evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carobSynonyms: carobcarob treecarob bean treeCeratonia siliquaType of bean treeParts carob, carob beanMember of Ceratonia, genus Ceratonia
3. mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeingSynonyms: algarrobillaalgarobillaType of beanPart of Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis juliiflora
4. mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands from Mexico to VenezuelaSynonyms: Prosopis julifloraProsopis juliifloraType of mesquite, mesquitParts algarrobilla, algarobilla