Main Entry: plum

Pronunciation: \ˈpləm\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English plūme, modification of Latin prunum plum, from Greek proumnon

Date: before 12th century

1 : any of various trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family with globular to oval smooth-skinned edible fruits that are drupes with oblong seeds; also : the fruit
2 : any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums; also : the fruit
3 a : a raisin when used in desserts b : sugarplum
4 : something superior or very desirable; especially : something desirable given in return for a favor
5 : a dark reddish purple

— plum·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective