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noun

carob

KAIR-ub/ˈkærəb/

A Mediterranean tree bearing sweet edible pods.

Broken carob pods reveal brown pulp beside a bowl of powder.

A botanical food still life of ripe carob pods, with one broken open to show its thick brown pulp and hard seeds, beside a small bowl of ground carob powder.
Etymology
carobArabiclocust bean pod

The Arabic word already named the locust bean pod. English carob names both the Mediterranean tree and its sweet pod, which is used as a chocolate substitute.

In context

National Nutrition0:52
carob is from the pea family its seeds are dried roasted and ground into carob powder which is used as a chocolate substitute
Carob Benefits - Professional Supplement Review | National Nutrition Canada

More examples

  • The recipe substitutes carob for cocoa.
  • A mature carob shades the dry courtyard.
  • She grinds dried carob pods into a fine powder.

Similar words

cocoa
Comes from cacao seeds and has a different flavor.
tamarind
Another pod-bearing tree with notably sour edible pulp.