carob
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/ˈkærəb/
chocolate substitute
Etymology
Etymology Information
'carob' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'kharrūb', where 'kharrūb' meant 'locust bean'.
Historical Evolution
'kharrūb' changed from the Arabic word 'kharrūb' and eventually became the modern English word 'carob'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'locust bean', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chocolate substitute'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a Mediterranean tree (Ceratonia siliqua) of the pea family, having pinnate leaves and long, flat, brown pods that contain a sweet, edible pulp and seeds.
The carob tree is often used as a substitute for chocolate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 19:33