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ceratonia

/ˌsɛr.əˈtəʊ.ni.ə/

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noun

/ˌsɛr.əˈtəʊ.ni.ə/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род цветковых деревьев семейства бобовых, широко известных как рожковое дерево, которое производит съедобные стручки.

A proper noun referring to a genus of flowering trees in the legume family, commonly known as the carob tree, which produces edible pods.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Carob treeC1formal

    A genus of flowering trees in the legume family, commonly known as carob, native to the Mediterranean region.

    ruРожковое дерево

    • Ceratonia siliqua is the scientific name for the carob tree.
    • The Ceratonia tree produces edible pods used as a chocolate substitute.
    • Ceratonia trees are drought-resistant and thrive in arid climates.

    Synonymscarobcarob treelocust bean