carob

/ˈkɛrəb/

/ˈkærəb/

Other forms: carobs

Definitions of carob

1. noun

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

   type of:

   bean tree

   any of several trees having seedpods as fruits
2. noun

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

   type of:

   bean

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

   powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute
   synonyms: Saint-John's-bread, carob powder

   type of:

   food product, foodstuff

   a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food