Ju"jube (?), n. A lozenge made of
or in imitation of, or flavored with, the jujube fruit.
Ju"jube (jū"j&usl;b), n. [F., fr.
L. zizyphum, Gr. zi`zyfon, Per.
zīzfūn, zizafūn,
zayzafūn.] The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of
several Mediterranean and African species of small trees, of the
genus Zizyphus, especially the Z. jujuba, Z.
vulgaris, Z. mucronata, and Z. Lotus. The last
named is thought to have furnished the lotus of the ancient Libyan
Lotophagi, or lotus eaters.
Jujube paste, the dried or inspissated jelly
of the jujube; also, a confection made of gum arabic
sweetened.
Ju"jube (?), n. A lozenge made of
or in imitation of, or flavored with, the jujube fruit.
