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What's The Definition Of Algaroba?Synonyms | Synonyms for Algaroba: Related Terms | Find terms related to Algaroba: See Also | Algaroba In Webster's Dictionary \Al`ga*ro"ba\, n. [Sp. algarroba, fr. Ar. al-kharr?bah.
Cf. {Carob}.] (Bot.)
(a) The Carob, a leguminous tree of the Mediterranean region;
also, its edible beans or pods, called {St. John's
bread}.
(b) The Honey mesquite ({Prosopis juliflora}), a small tree
found from California to Buenos Ayres; also, its sweet,
pulpy pods. A valuable gum, resembling gum arabic, is
collected from the tree in Texas and Mexico.
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