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carob: long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute
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Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua) is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean region, cultivated for its edible seed pods. Also known as St John's Bread, the flesh of the pods tastes similar to sweetened cocoa, but contains no caffeine or other psychoactive substances and is often used as a hypoallergenic, drug-free substitute. ...
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| locust b. |
1. Ceratonia siliqua. 2. carob (def. 2).
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| locust bean |
Properly the fruit of the African locust bean tree (Parkia filicoidea) but the name is frequently applied to the fruit of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua). The latter originated in the eastern Mediterranean region and is also found in the subtropics. The fruits are thick, fleshy (more so in the carob) pods each containing about a dozen seeds. The seeds are tough and must be crushed before feeding. ...
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