Algarroba
any of certain mesquites, especially prosopis juliflora, having pinnate leaves and yellowish flowers.
the beanlike pod of this plant.
the carob tree or fruit.
historical examples
the skins are first dried in the sun, being pegged down with thorns of the algarroba tree.
at home with the patagonians george chaworth musters
she slipped away from the trunk of the algarroba and started off toward the clearing.
the wolf cub patrick casey
even as the colossal one approached, miguel alvarado caught sight of the slim young nut-brown girl under the algarroba tree.
the wolf cub patrick casey
this algarroba wood is like iron and under water is almost imperishable.
francisco our little argentine cousin eva cannon brooks
noun
another name for mesquite, carob
the edible pod of these trees
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