carob

noun car·ob \ˈker-əb, ˈka-rəb\

: the fruit of a Mediterranean tree that can be prepared to taste similar to chocolate and is used in various foods

Full Definition of CAROB

: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers

: a pod of the carob tree or its sweet pulp having a flavor similar to that of chocolate

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Middle French carobe, from Medieval Latin carrubium, from Arabic kharrūba

First Known Use: 1548

Medical Dictionary

noun car·ob \ˈkar-əb\

: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers

: a carob pod; also : its sweet pulp

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