carob

noun

car·​ob ˈker-əb How to pronounce carob (audio)
ˈka-rəb
1
: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers
2
: a pod of the carob tree or its sweet pulp having a flavor similar to that of chocolate

Examples of carob in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tailored for adult dogs, these chewable supplements come in a delightful peanut butter and carob chip flavor that appeals to even the most selective of pups. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2023 Like many other vegan scoop shops, Mr. Ocampo’s does not add mix-ins to his ice cream, so people with allergies can choose their own additions — toppings like chocolate or carob chips. Christina Morales, New York Times, 10 July 2023 The aroma and flavor are somewhat similar to a cross between carob and chicory. Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 Apr. 2023 There will be eight staples, including bacon, banana cream, blueberry, cheese, peanut butter and carob. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2023 Diet books from the 1970s heavily feature carob, Tab, and grapefruit. Your Fat Friend, SELF, 3 Apr. 2020 Additional notes of carob, chicory, black pepper, Chinese star anise, cloves, and cassia oil round out this flavorful, warm cuppa. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2019 Among others, the trove features olives, eggs, figs, carob, almonds, lentils and a loaf of bread sliced into eight pieces. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, 27 July 2019 Almond and carob are two of the region’s most enduring crops. Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 July 2019 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French carobe, from Medieval Latin carrubium, from Arabic kharrūba

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of carob was in 1548

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Cite this Entry

“Carob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carob. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

carob

noun
car·​ob ˈkar-əb How to pronounce carob (audio)
: the sweet pod of a Mediterranean evergreen tree of the legume family that can be prepared to resemble chocolate and is used in various foods

Medical Definition

carob

noun
car·​ob ˈkar-əb How to pronounce carob (audio)
1
: a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers
2
: a carob pod
also : its sweet pulp

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