caroon

/kəˈruːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually oval or egg-shaped, hard seed coat of a carob bean, used as a food for animals, especially as a substitute for cocoa

“The pet store owner recommended caroons as a nutritious treat for the rabbits.”

Synonyms

  • carob bean
  • locust bean

Antonyms

  • cocoa bean