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jambool

noun
jam·​bool
variants: or jambul \ˌjəmˈbül \
plural -s

Definition of jambool 

1 : java plum

2 : a drug obtained from the bark and seeds of Java plum and formerly believed to be of value in treating diabetes

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History and Etymology for jambool

Hindi jambūl, from Sanskrit jambūla, from jambū, jambu

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