jujube
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ju·jube
noun \ˈjü-ˌjüb, especially for 2 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē\Definition of JUJUBE
1
a : an edible drupaceous fruit of any of several trees (genus Ziziphus) of the buckthorn family; especially : one of an Asian tree (Z. jujuba) b : a tree producing this fruit
2
: a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge
Origin of JUJUBE
Middle English, from Medieval Latin jujuba, alteration of Latin zizyphum, from Greek zizyphon
First Known Use: 14th century
ju·jube
noun \ˈjü-ˌjüb, especially for 2 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of JUJUBE
1
a : an edible drupaceous fruit of any of several trees (genus Ziziphus) of the buckthorn family; especially : one of an Asian tree (Z. jujuba) b : a tree producing this fruit
2
: a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge; especially : one that is made from the jujube fruit and has been used as a remedy for various throat conditions
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