Definition

1. Noun:
   • A spiny tree species: "Ziziphus jujuba" is the botanical name for a specific type of spiny tree, commonly known as the jujube tree.
   • A source of edible fruit: This tree is known for producing dark red, edible fruits, also called jujubes or Chinese dates.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden featured a mature Ziziphus jujuba.
  • The dark red fruits from the Ziziphus jujuba are used in traditional medicine.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or scientific contexts: The term "Ziziphus jujuba" is used formally to specify this particular species within the genus .
  • The study focused on the drought resistance of Ziziphus jujuba.

Variants and Related Words

• Jujube (n): The common name for both the fruit and, informally, the tree ().
  • She bought a bag of dried jujubes.
• Chinese date (n): Another common name for the fruit of the tree.
  • The recipe calls for Chinese dates.

Synonyms

• Jujube tree: A common synonym for the plant itself.

Noun

1. spiny tree having dark red edible fruits