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algarroba
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al-g
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-b
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al·gar·ro·ba
/
ˌæl
gəˈroʊ
bə
/
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al-g
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-b
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noun
1.
any of certain mesquites, especially
Prosopis juliflora,
having pinnate leaves and yellowish flowers.
2.
the beanlike pod of this plant.
3.
the carob tree or fruit.
Also,
al·ga·ro·ba.
Origin:
1835–45;
<
Spanish
<
Arabic
al
the +
kharrūbah
carob
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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algarroba
or
algaroba
(ˌælɡəˈrəʊbə)
—
n
1.
mesquite
another name for
carob
2.
the edible pod of these trees
[C19: from Spanish, from Arabic
al
the +
kharrūbah
carob
]
algaroba
or
algaroba
—
n
[C19: from Spanish, from Arabic
al
the +
kharrūbah
carob
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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