karob

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fruit resembling a durian, native to India and Southeast Asia.

  - "He brought a basket full of ripe karob."
  - "The vendor sold fresh karob at the market."

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Variants

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carob , carobs

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Etymology

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From the Malayalam word 'karuvadam' meaning 'stinky fruit'.

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Trivia

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1. The karob tree can grow up to 30 meters tall.

2. The fruit of the karob tree can weigh up to 3 kilograms.

3. The karob is also known as the 'king of fruits' in some parts of Southeast Asia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Durian: The karob is often compared to the durian due to their similar appearance and strong odor.

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Culture

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In Hindu mythology, the karob tree is considered sacred and is believed to represent the god Indra.

How to Memorize "karob"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, spiky fruit with a strong odor and a sweet, creamy interior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'karob' with the smell and taste of a durian.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'karob' as a 'stinky fruit from India'.

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