algarroba

Definitions of algarroba
  1. noun
    powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute
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    type of:
    comida, producto alimenticio
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
  2. noun
    long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute
    synonyms: garroba
  3. noun
    any of various climbing plants of the genus Vicia having pinnately compound leaves that terminate in tendrils and small variously colored flowers; includes valuable forage and soil-building plants
    synonyms: almorta, alverja, arveja, guija, veza
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