jujube

noun

ju·jube | \ ˈjü-ˌjüb

, especially for sense 1 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē

Definition of jujube

1 : a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge

2a : 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

Examples of jujube in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The gnocchi alla bolognese might be your best bet, then: it’s pasta with red sauce, but the jujube-like gnocchi is a nice textural change from the usual noodles. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 9 Mar. 2020 Best-selling libations include coconut milk, longan jujube and mango green teas, taro slush and herbal jelly wow milk. — Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 19 Feb. 2020 Although the main ingredient is the short ribs, the dish wouldn’t be complete without all the other stuff like mushrooms, carrots, jujubes, and chestnuts. — NBC News, 25 Jan. 2020 The ingredients are wholesome and clearly very local: On a recent sunny afternoon, the staff was drying bowls and trays full of jujubes, shiso leaves, lime leaves and shredded daikon in the courtyard. — Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019 Last week, Cardo's Microgreens brought a load of jujubes. — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2019 Anglers have had success using hates ears, jujube midges and micro mays. — Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2017 See More

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jujube

noun

ju·jube | \ ˈjü-ˌjüb, especially for sense 2 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē \

Medical Definition of jujube

1a : 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