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jujube

noun
ju·​jube | \ ˈjü-ËŒjüb How to pronounce jujube (audio) , especially for sense 1 ˈjü-ju̇-ËŒbÄ“ How to pronounce jujube (audio) \

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

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 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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First Known Use of jujube

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

History and Etymology for jujube

Middle English, from Medieval Latin jujuba, alteration of Latin zizyphum, from Greek zizyphon

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jujube

noun
ju·​jube | \ ˈjü-ËŒjüb, especially for sense 2 ˈjü-ju̇-ËŒbÄ“\

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

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