algarrobilla

noun
al·​gar·​ro·​bi·​lla
variants: or algarobilla \ ˌal-​gə-​(ˌ)rō-​ˈbē-​ə \ or algarobello \ ˌal-​gə-​(ˌ)rō-​ˈbe-​(ˌ)lō \ or less commonly algarovilla \ ˌal-​gə-​(ˌ)rō-​ˈvē-​ə \
plural -s

Definition of algarrobilla

: the seeds and pods of certain leguminous trees and shrubs (especially of Pithecolobium parvifolium, Caesalpinia brevifolia, and Prosopis juliflora) having astringent properties and used for tanning and dyeing

First Known Use of algarrobilla

1845, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for algarrobilla

American Spanish algarrobilla, from Spanish, carob tree, diminutive of algarroba

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