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jujube
(jo̵̅o̅′jo̵̅o̅b′; for 3, often jo̵̅o̅′jo̵̅o̅ bē′)
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
Origin: Fr < ML jujuba < L zizyphum < Gr zizyphon
See jujube in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. 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.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English, jujube fruit
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from Medieval Latin jujuba
Origin: , from Latin zizyphum
Origin: , from Greek zizuphon
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