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carob

car·ob [ ˈker-əb]

carob

noun

[ˈker-əb]

Definition of carob

1 : a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers

2 : a pod of the carob tree or its sweet pulp having a flavor similar to that of chocolate

Recent Examples on the Web

//Additional notes of carob, chicory, black pepper, Chinese star anise, cloves, and cassia oil round out this flavorful, warm cuppa.
— Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, "Republic of Tea Now Has Two Teas Inspired by Hallmark’s "Countdown to Christmas"," 10 Nov. 2019
//Among others, the trove features olives, eggs, figs, carob, almonds, lentils and a loaf of bread sliced into eight pieces.
— Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "From Baked Dormouse to Carbonized Bread, 300 Artifacts Show What Romans Ate," 27 July 2019
//Almond and carob are two of the region’s most enduring crops.
— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, "A New Hotel Is Embracing the Laid-Back Eastern Side of the Algarve," 26 July 2019
//Honey baklava is shaped in logs rather than triangles and filled with tahini, honey, carob syrup, and pistachios.
— Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, "She’s on a tahini mission," 9 July 2018
//Order the quail and pork belly roasted over carob wood.
— Condé Nast Traveler, "A Perfect Weekend in Baja's Wine Country," 28 Sep. 2018
//Krikov creates tahini spreads blended either with carob, cocoa, or pressed dates ($7 each for 6 ounces).
— Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, "She’s on a tahini mission," 9 July 2018
//Get a mix, like those from Puppy Cake, which use healthy ingredients, such as beet powder, carob powder, and bananas, to make substitutes for human favorites (hello, red velvet!).
— Stephanie Granada, Sunset, "How to Throw the Best-Ever Dog Birthday Party," 22 Jan. 2018
//Children are offered a traditional Turkish drink with milk, carob powder and date syrup that’s meant to strengthen the bones.
— New York Times, "All the Amenities Airlines are Offering for Healthier Flights," 4 Apr. 2018

First Known Use of carob

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for carob

Middle French carobe, from Medieval Latin carrubium, from Arabic kharrūba

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More Definitions forcarob

carob

noun

English Language Learners Definition of carob

: the fruit of a Mediterranean tree that can be prepared to taste similar to chocolate and is used in various foods

carob

noun

car·ob | \ ˈkar-əb \

Medical Definition of carob

1 : a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers

2 : a carob pod also : its sweet pulp