Carob (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, of the legume family, bearing long, leathery pods containing hard seeds and sweet, edible pulp.
  2. 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.
  3. a powder made from the ground pods and seeds of this tree and used in cooking, especially as a substitute for chocolate.
noun
  1. an evergreen leguminous Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, with compound leaves and edible pods
  2. the long blackish sugary pod of this tree, used as a substitute for chocolate and for animal fodder
Carob (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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