algarroba

Definitions of algarroba

1. noun

   mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeing
   synonyms: algarobilla, algarrobilla

   type of:

   bean

   any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
2. noun

   mesquite of Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands from Mexico to Venezuela
   synonyms: Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis juliiflora

   type of:

   mesquit, mesquite

   any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar
3. noun

   long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute
   synonyms: algarroba bean, carob, carob bean, locust bean, locust pod

   type of:

   bean

   any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
4. noun

   evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob
   synonyms: Ceratonia siliqua, carob, carob bean tree, carob tree

   type of:

   bean tree

   any of several trees having seedpods as fruits