| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob.[Wordnet]. | |
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Common Expressions: Ceratonia siliqua
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Ceratonia siliqua | Evergreen Mediterranean tree with edible pods; the biblical carob. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: Ceratonia siliqua
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Ceratonia siliqua | Botanical | ; Algarroba (P). Although the fruits are edible, rich in sugar and protein, and a source of alcohol, the carob is probably not cultivated in Panama.the seeds are substituted for coffee. Molasses is made from the seeds in Cyprus. A fruit decoction is used for catarrh. For early symptoms of mononucleosis and hepatitis, Panamanian doctors may prescribe AROGON, 85% carob flour, 15% antidyspeptic starch (!). The seeds are said to have been the original jeweler's carat. (references) | |
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