jujube

ju·jube | \ ˈjü-ˌjüb

How to pronounce jujube (audio)

, especially for sense 1 ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē

How to pronounce jujube (audio)

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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 Last week, Cardo's Microgreens brought a load of jujubes. — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, "Find spicy Hatch chile snacks, peak okra and other summer farm goods in Coppell," 27 Aug. 2019 Anglers have had success using hates ears, jujube midges and micro mays. — Colorado Parks & Wildlife, The Denver Post, "Colorado fishing report for the week of Feb. 26, 2017," 26 Feb. 2017

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