Jujube
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jujube is a noun meaning The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees.
Meaning
The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees.
More Meanings
- A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus.
- The fruit of this tree, fructus jujubae.
- A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus mauritiana.
- The fruit of this tree.
- (Canada, US) A type of candy; specific type varies by country.
Word Forms
- jujubes
Synonyms for jujube
Depending on context, synonyms include ber.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jujubi, jujubogenin, jambul, juvia, jambu, jaboticaba.
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