carrubo

Definitions of carrubo
  1. noun
    evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob
    synonyms: carrobbio, carruba, carrubbio, carrubio, caruba, carubo
  2. noun
    long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute
    synonyms: carruba, caruba
  3. noun
    powder from the ground seeds and pods of the carob tree; used as a chocolate substitute
    synonyms: carruba, caruba
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    type of:
    alimentare, commestibile, genere alimentare, prodotto alimentare
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
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