carob
/ˈkɛrəb/
noun
- A sweet, edible pod from a Mediterranean tree, often ground into a powder used as a substitute for chocolate.
- Carob chips are a popular alternative to chocolate chips in cookies.
- She used carob powder to make a healthy, caffeine-free hot drink.
- The carob tree produces long, dark brown pods that are harvested in the fall.
- The tree (Ceratonia siliqua) that produces carob pods, native to the Mediterranean region.
- The carob tree can live for over a hundred years and grows well in dry climates.
- In ancient times, carob seeds were used as a standard for weighing precious stones.
- Farmers planted carob trees along the hillside to prevent soil erosion.