Meaning of the word jujube in English
What does jujube mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
jujube
US /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/
UK /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/
Noun
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an edible, oval, reddish-brown fruit with a sweet, date-like flavor, produced by a small, spiny tree or shrub (Ziziphus jujuba)
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She enjoyed the sweet taste of fresh jujubes.
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Dried jujubes are often used in traditional medicine.
2.
a chewy, fruit-flavored candy, often in small, brightly colored pieces
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The kids loved the colorful jujubes from the candy store.
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He bought a bag of assorted jujubes for the movie.