jujube Definition
ju·jube (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
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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