Algarroba

noun

1. The Spanish name of the carob-tree, Ceratonia Siliqua.
2. In America, a name given to the honey-mesquit, Prosopis juliflora, and to the Hymenæa Courbaril.
3. A substance resembling catechu in appearance and properties, obtained from the La Plata, and containing tannin mixed with a deep-brown coloring matter.
4. Also spelled algaroba.
5. long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute