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algarroba

al·gar·ro·ba
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-guh-roh-buh]
    • /ˌæl gəˈroʊ bə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-guh-roh-buh]
    • /ˌæl gəˈroʊ bə/

Definitions of algarroba word

  • noun algarroba the edible pod of these trees 3
  • noun algarroba the carob tree or its pods 3
  • noun algarroba the mesquite tree or its pods 3
  • noun algarroba any of certain mesquites, especially Prosopis juliflora, having pinnate leaves and yellowish flowers. 1
  • noun algarroba the beanlike pod of this plant. 1
  • noun algarroba the carob tree or fruit. 1

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Origin of algarroba

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Spanish < Arabic al the + kharrūbah carob

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Parts of speech for Algarroba

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algarroba popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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