Caroubier

/kəˈruːbiər/ noun

Definition

A carob tree, particularly in French botanical terminology; one who grows or deals in carob.

Etymology

From French caroubier, derived from caroube (carob), plus -ier (suffix indicating person or place associated with something).

Kelly Says

The '-ier' suffix in French creates both plant names and occupation names—'caroubier' could mean the tree itself or the person who harvests it, depending on context.

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