algarrobilla

English

Alternative forms

• algarovilla

Etymology

From Spanish algarrobilla, diminutive of algarrobo (“carob”).

Noun

algarrobilla (plural algarrobillas)

1. 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
2. (by transfer) Shrubs and trees that yield this product, especially:
   1. Balsamocarpon brevifolium

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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2. Lachemilla aphanoides (syn. Alchemilla tripartita)
3. 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

• algarroba
• algarrobillo
• algarrobito
• algarrobo

Further reading

• “algarrobilla”, in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014