CAROB


Meaning of CAROB in English

n. 1 (in full carob-tree) an evergreen tree, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean, bearing edible pods. 2 its bean-shaped edible seed pod sometimes used as a substitute for chocolate. [obs. F carobe f. med.L carrubia, -um f. Arab. karruba]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.