algarroba

Noun

• mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands from Mexico to Venezuela

• mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeing

• evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob

• long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  Prosopis juliflora , Prosopis juliiflora , algarrobilla , algarobilla , carob , carob tree , carob bean tree , Ceratonia siliqua , carob bean , algarroba bean , locust bean , locust pod