ALGARROBA


Meaning of ALGARROBA in English

/al'geuh roh"beuh/ , n.

1. any of certain mesquites, esp. Prosopis juliflora, having pinnate leaves and yellowish flowers.

2. the beanlike pod of this plant.

3. the carob tree or fruit.

Also, algaroba .

[ 1835-45; al the + kharrubah CAROB ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .