carob tree

Thân thiện

A carob tree grows on a sunny hillside overlooking the sea.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of evergreen tree: The carob tree is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is known for producing long, edible pods. 2. A source of carob pods: This tree is cultivated for its fruit, which are the pods often used as a chocolate substitute.

Examples

• The carob tree in our garden provides shade and sweet pods.
• Flour made from the pods of the carob tree is a common ingredient in health foods.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Biblical Reference: The carob tree is often identified with the "locust" pods mentioned in the biblical story of John the Baptist, who is said to have survived in the wilderness on "locusts and wild honey."
  • Scholars believe the "locusts" eaten by John the Baptist were likely pods from the carob tree.

Variants and Related Words

• Carob (noun): This can refer to the edible pod from the carob tree, the powder made from it, or the flavor.
  • This cake uses carob instead of chocolate.
• Ceratonia siliqua (noun): The scientific (Latin) name for the carob tree.

Synonyms

• Algarroba: Another common name for the carob tree, used in some regions.
• Locust tree: A name used in historical and biblical contexts, though this can cause confusion with other trees also called "locust."

Học thuật

Noun

1. evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob

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• algarroba
• Ceratonia siliqua