noun
- Plural of algaroba; tropical American trees of the legume family, or their edible pods used as food or fodder.
Usage: Also called carob tree or mesquite in some regions; The pods are sweet and nutritious
Examples
- The algarobas grew abundantly in the arid regions of South America.
- Farmers harvested the algarobas to use as livestock feed.
- The sweet pulp of algarobas was traditionally ground into flour.
- Algarobas thrive in dry climates where other crops struggle.
- The indigenous people relied on algarobas as a staple food source.