carob
3 synonyms for carob, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An evergreen tree or shrub, Ceratonia siliqua, native to the Mediterranean region.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bean tree
St. John's bread
algarroba
How to use carob
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
carob pod
carob powder
carob tree
carob bar
It is an ordinary, neutral word used in cooking and gardening contexts alike.
Etymology
Carob reached English through Middle French carobe. That word was borrowed from Arabic ḵarrūb, which in turn traces back to Classical Syriac ḥarrūḇā.
Full origin of carob →Frequently asked questions
What is carob?
It is both a Mediterranean tree, Ceratonia siliqua, and the pod it produces, which is also made into a chocolate-like food.
Is carob the same as chocolate?
No, carob is a separate food made from the pulp of the carob pod, though it is often used as a chocolate substitute.
Where does the word carob come from?
It came into English from Middle French, ultimately from Arabic and, before that, Classical Syriac.
