algarroba

Examples

• All

• The algarroba is cultivated for its sweet, edible pods.

• The algarroba tree thrives in Mediterranean climates.

• In ancient times, the seeds of the algarroba were used as a standard of weight.

• Many people enjoy the taste of algarroba as a chocolate substitute.

• Many Mediterranean desserts include ground algarroba as a chocolate substitute.

• The algarroba is cultivated for its sweet, edible pods.

• The algarroba tree thrives in Mediterranean climates.

Synonyms

C

carob

vsalgarroba

1 7.2

A tree that keeps green leaves all year and makes long edible pods

is the same idea but expressed with a different word or label

C

carob tree

vsalgarroba

5.7

A tree that keeps its leaves all year and makes sweet pods used like chocolate

is the same tree but differs only in naming and tone

C

Ceratonia siliqua

vsalgarroba

• Specialized

9.9

A Mediterranean evergreen tree with edible pods used instead of chocolate

is the familiar, nontechnical name for the same plant

C

carob bean tree

vsalgarroba

7.2

An evergreen tree that grows in Mediterranean countries and makes sweet pods eaten like chocolate

is the same tree concept but offered under a different name

C

carob bean

vsalgarroba

5.1

A long dark brown pod from a carob tree with a sweet soft inside used like chocolate

is the whole plant rather than focusing only on the pod

A

algarroba bean

vsalgarroba

• Specialized

9.9

A long pod with sweet pulp and small beans people and animals eat, often used like chocolate

is the full plant rather than the single harvested pod

L

locust bean

vsalgarroba

7.7

A long pod from the carob tree with sweet pulp used like chocolate and as animal feed

is the entire tree rather than this specific pod

Compounds

A

algarroba bean

• Specialized

9.9

A long pod with sweet pulp and small beans people and animals eat, often used like chocolate

Surface Forms

Etymology