n 1  :  a Mediterranean evergreen leguminous tree (Ceratonia siliqua) with racemose red flowers  2  :  a carob pod : also  :  its sweet pulp .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  car·bo  crab  crib  curb 
 
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