jujube (n.)

  1. spiny tree having dark red edible fruits

    [ Syn: jujube bush , christs-thorn , jerusalem thorn , ziziphus jujuba ]

  2. dark red plumlike fruit of Old World buckthorn trees

    [ Syn: chinese date , chinese date , chinese jujube , chinese jujube ]

  3. chewy fruit-flavored jellied candy (sometimes medicated to soothe a sore throat)

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