1. Plural of algarroba; the pods or seeds of the carob tree, used as food or animal feed.
Usage: Often used in Spanish-speaking regions; Refers to the edible legume pods of Ceratonia siliqua
2. A tropical American tree (Hymenaea courbaril) or its hard, durable wood used in construction and furniture.
Usage: Also called Brazilian walnut or jatobá; Regional usage in Central and South America

Examples

• The farmer fed algarrobas to the livestock during the dry season.
• Algarrobas have been used as a natural sweetener in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries.
• The carpenter selected algarrobas wood for its strength and beautiful grain.
• In some regions, algarrobas are ground into flour for baking.
• The tree produces algarrobas that are rich in nutrients and protein.