What is another word for carob?

Pronunciation: [kˈaɹɒb] (IPA)

Carob is a word that refers to a type of fruit-bearing tree found in the Mediterranean region. The fruit of the carob tree is used as a sweetening agent and is often used as a healthier alternative to chocolate. There are several synonyms of the word carob that can be used interchangeably, including locust bean, St. John's bread, and algarroba. Locust bean and St. John's bread both refer to the fruit of the carob tree and have been used for centuries as a food source and natural sweetener. Algarroba is a term most commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries and has the same meaning as carob. Regardless of the term used, carob is a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional chocolate.

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What are the hypernyms for Carob?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Carob

One day, nearing the end of the journey, he saw a man planting a carob tree at the foot of a hill.
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Now it was covered with carob trees.
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"I think I remember a man planting a carob tree yesterday," he said.
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