algarrobilla
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Spanish algarrobilla, diminutive of algarrobo (“carob”).
Noun
algarrobilla (plural algarrobillas)
- Astringent resinous husks and seeds of several species of leguminous trees or shrubs of South America, which are an article of commerce for their value in tanning and dyeing
- (by transfer) Shrubs and trees that yield this product, especially:
References
- “algarrobilla”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- algarrobilla on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Spanish
Etymology
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Noun
algarrobilla f (plural algarrobillas)
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{{rfdef}}. - Lachemilla aphanoides (syn. Alchemilla tripartita)
- Senna sophera (kasaunda, kasondi senna, kasundari, pepper-leaved senna)
Derived terms
- algarrobilla de la sierra (Lachemilla pinnata, syn. Alchemilla pinnata)
- algarrobilla de monte (Vicia cracca)
Related terms
Further reading
- “algarrobilla”, in Diccionario de la lengua española [Dictionary of the Spanish Language] (in Spanish), online version 23.8, Royal Spanish Academy [Spanish: Real Academia Española], 10 December 2024