First Known Use: before 12th century
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plum
noun, often attributive \ˈpləm\
: a round, juicy fruit that has red or purple skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a hard seed at the center
: something that many people want or think is very good
: a dark reddish-purple color
Full Definition of PLUM
1
: any of various trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family with globular to oval smooth-skinned edible fruits that are drupes with oblong seeds; also : the fruit
2
: any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums; also : the fruit
3
a : a raisin when used in desserts b : sugarplum
4
: something superior or very desirable; especially : something desirable given in return for a favor
5
: a dark reddish purple
— plum·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of PLUM
Middle English, from Old English plūme, modification of Latin prunum plum, from Greek proumnon
Plum
geographical name \ˈpləm\
Definition of PLUM
borough SW Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh pop 27,126
PLUM Defined for Kids
plum
noun \ˈpləm\
Definition of PLUM for Kids
1
: a fruit related to the peach and cherry that usually has smooth purple or reddish skin, sweet juicy flesh, and a stony pit
2
: a dark reddish purple
3
: a choice or desirable thing : prize
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