Phrase guide

carob bean

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of locust bean.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: locust bean

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: carob, algarroba bean, algarroba, locust bean, locust pod

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bean

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