garrofer
/ɡəˈɾɔ.fəɾ/
CA
Carob tree, a Mediterranean evergreen tree that produces edible carob pods
El garrofer és un arbre típic de les terres mediterrànies.
The carob tree is a typical tree of Mediterranean lands.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'carob', which comes from Ancient Greek 'kerátiον' meaning 'little horn', referencing the shape of carob pods. It entered Catalan by the 13th century.
Memory Aid
Think of 'garrofer' sounding close to 'carob' to remember it refers to the carob tree.
Collocations
garrofer silvestrefruita de garrofer
Synonyms
garrover
Related Words
garrofacarobCeratonia siliqua