Carob: meaning, definitions and examples

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carob

 

[ หˆkรฆrษ™b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food source

Carob is a flowering evergreen tree in the legume family, known for its edible pods. The pods are often dried and ground into a powder that is used as a chocolate substitute in various food products. It is naturally sweet and has a unique flavor that is somewhat similar to cocoa but less bitter.

Synonyms

ceratonia, locust bean.

Examples of usage

  • I used carob powder to make brownies.
  • The health store sells carob chips as a chocolate alternative.
  • She baked a carob cake for the allergy-friendly event.

Translations

Translations of the word "carob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alfarroba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฐเคฌเฅ‚เคœเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Johannisbrot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ carob

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะถะบะพะฒะธะน ะฟะปั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karob

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒญใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caroube

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ algarrobo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harnup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ๋กญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑู†ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karob

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ karob

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง’่ฑ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roลพiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ karรณb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐ ะฑาฑั€ัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara dรผyรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ algarrobo

Etymology

The word 'carob' derives from the Latin 'ceratonia', which is adapted from the Greek word 'keration' (ฮบฮตฯฮฑฯ„ฮฏฮฟฮฝ) meaning 'small horn', referencing the shape of the pods. Carob has been cultivated for thousands of years in Mediterranean regions, where it has long been used as a food source for humans and livestock. The tree, originally native to the eastern Mediterranean, has spread to various regions across the globe, including California and South America. Carob gained popularity as a chocolate substitute in the 20th century, especially in health food markets, due to its lower fat content and natural sweetness. Throughout history, it has been valued not only for its nutritional properties but also as a sustainable crop, known for its ability to thrive in arid conditions where other plants struggle.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,639 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.