jujube

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

Definition of JUJUBE

a : 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

: a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge

Origin of JUJUBE

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with JUJUBE

boob tube, Danube, flashcube, haboob, j'adoube, test tube

Medical Dictionary

jujube

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

Medical Definition of JUJUBE

a : 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

: 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