English Dictionary: Zufallsentdeckung | by the DICT Development Group |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Jujube \Ju"jube\ (j[umac]"j[usl]b), n. [F., fr. L. zizyphum, Gr. zi`zyfon, Per. z[c6]zf[umac]n, zizaf[umac]n, zayzaf[umac]n.] 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. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Christ's-thorn \Christ's-thorn`\, n. (Bot.) One of several prickly or thorny shrubs found in Palestine, especially the {Paliurus aculeatus}, {Zizyphus Spina-Christi}, and {Z. vulgaris}. The last bears the fruit called jujube, and may be considered to have been the most readily obtainable for the Crown of Thorns. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Zo94philist \Zo*[94]ph"i*list\, n. [Zo[94]- + Gr. [?] to love.] A lover of animals. --Southey. | |
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: | |
Zavala County, TX (county, FIPS 507) Location: 28.86435 N, 99.75966 W Population (1990): 12162 (4180 housing units) Area: 3363.3 sq km (land), 8.4 sq km (water) |