an evergreen desert shrub (Simmondsia californica) of the box family, found in Mexico and the SW U.S., with a seed () containing an odorless, colorless liquid wax () used in cosmetics, lubricants, etc.
See jojoba in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(hə-hōˈbə, hō-)
noun
A dioecious shrub (Simmondsia chinensis) of the southwest United States and northern Mexico, having opposite, leathery leaves and edible seeds that contain a valuable oil used in cosmetics and as a lubricant. Also called goat-nut.