Jujube
n.-
The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees, of the genus
Zizyphus , especially theZizyphus jujuba ,Zizyphus vulgaris ,Zizyphus mucronata , andZizyphus Lotus . The last named is thought to have furnished the lotus of the ancient Libyan Lotophagi, or lotus eaters. - A chewy gelatinous lozenge made of or in imitation of, or flavored with, the jujube fruit. Jujube paste ,
the dried or inspissated jelly of the jujube; also, a confection made of gum arabic sweetened.

