What does CAROB mean?

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions: 1. a Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, of the legume family, bearing long, leathery pods containing sweet, edible pulp. 2. the pod of this tree, used as a substitute for chocolate.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkærəb/, UK: /ˈkærəb/

Origin and Usage: The word "carob" comes from Middle French carobe, from Medieval Latin carrubium, from Arabic خَرُّوب‎ (ḵarrūb). Carob is a type of tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. The tree produces long, leathery pods containing sweet, edible pulp. The pulp is used as a substitute for chocolate in some parts of the world.

Synonyms: St. Johns bread, locust bean, algarroba

Related Words: cocoa, cacao, beans, nibbs, nibby

Example Sentences:

• She snacked on some carob chips instead of chocolate.
• The carob tree is drought-resistant and can grow in poor soil.
• The carob pods are used to make a sweet syrup in some countries.