jujube
noun
- the edible, datelike fruit of any of several trees and shrubs (genus Zizyphus) of the buckthorn family, growing in warm climates
- a tree or shrub bearing this fruit
- a jellylike, fruit-flavored, lozenge or a gumdrop
See jujube in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jo͞oˈjo͞obˌ)
nouna. Any of several Old World trees of the genus Ziziphus, especially Z. jujuba, having palmately veined leaves, spiny stipules, small yellowish flowers, and dark red fruit.
b. The fleshy, edible drupe of this tree. Also called Chinese date.
- also (jo͞oˈjo͝o-bēˌ) A fruit-flavored, usually chewy candy or lozenge.
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