English Dictionary: Zhukov | by the DICT Development Group |
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. |