jujube

• Nom désignant un arbre épineux à fruits comestibles rouge foncé, le fruit rouge foncé semblable à une prune de cet arbre, ou une confiserie à mâcher au goût fruité, parfois contenant des ingrédients médicinaux pour apaiser les maux de gorge.

A noun referring to a spiny tree with dark red edible fruits, the dark red plumlike fruit of Old World buckthorn trees, or a chewy fruit-flavored jellied candy sometimes medicated to soothe a sore throat.

1. Spiny tree with edible fruitB2formal

   A spiny tree native to Asia, bearing small, dark red, edible fruits that are often dried and used in traditional medicine or eaten as a snack.

   Jujubier (arbre épineux à fruits comestibles)

   • The jujube tree in the garden is full of ripe fruits.
   • Dried jujubes are commonly used in herbal teas.
   • Farmers cultivate jujube trees for their nutritious berries.

   Synonymeschinese jujube

2. B2formal

   The dark red, plum-like fruit of the jujube tree, known for its sweet taste and chewy texture when dried.

   Jujube (fruit du jujubier)

   • She added fresh jujubes to the fruit salad.
   • The dried jujube has a flavor similar to dates.
   • Jujube fruits are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

3. Chewy candyA2informalamerican

   A small, chewy, fruit-flavored candy, sometimes medicated to soothe a sore throat.

   Jujube (confiserie)

   • He bought a bag of jujubes at the corner store.
   • These jujubes are my favorite throat lozenges.
   • The kids love the red and green jujube candies.

   Synonymesdropgumdroplozengepastilletroche