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jujube Definition

ju·jube (jo̵̅o̅jo̵̅o̅b′; for 3, often jo̵̅o̅jo̵̅o̅ bē′)

noun

  1. the edible, datelike fruit of any of several trees and shrubs (genus Zizyphus) of the buckthorn family, growing in warm climates
  2. a tree or shrub bearing this fruit
  3. a jellylike, fruit-flavored, lozenge or a gumdrop

Etymology: Fr < ML jujuba < L zizyphum < Gr zizyphon

jujube Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

fruit: Horny for the boys has horny goat weed, ginseng and jujube fruit.

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