Definition of "jujube" []

• Any of several Old World trees of the genus Ziziphus, especially Z. jujuba, having palmately veined leaves, spiny stipules, small yellowish flowers, and dark red fruit. (noun)
• The fleshy, edible drupe of this tree. Also called Chinese date. (noun)
• A fruit-flavored, usually chewy candy or lozenge. (noun)

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• "The jujube is a fruit -- but a most remarkable one."
• "Do not confuse this with the Chinese jujube which is hardy even into the Ohio valley in the USA but will not do well in warm climates like southern Florida."
• ""But I thought the jujube was a fruit, like an apple."