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 fruit2: any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums ; also : the fruit3 a: a raisin when used in desserts b: sugarplum4: something superior or very desirable ; especially : something desirable given in return for a favor5: a dark reddish purple

— plum·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective