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Jujube (Noun)

Chewy fruit-flavored jellied candy (sometimes medicated to soothe a sore throat).

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The bag of assorted candies included a few jujubes that were my favorite to suck on.
As a child, I always looked forward to the medicated jujubes my mom would give me when I had a sore throat.
The old-fashioned candy store sold jujubes in a variety of fruit flavors, including cherry and orange.
I popped a jujube into my mouth and let it dissolve slowly, savoring the sweet and tangy taste.
My grandmother used to keep a jar of jujubes on her coffee table, and I would always sneak one when I visited her.

Spiny tree having dark red edible fruits.

Nouns denoting plants.

The jujube tree is a popular ornamental plant in many Asian countries due to its attractive flowers and edible fruits.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the jujube fruit is believed to have various health benefits, including reducing stress and improving sleep quality.
The jujube tree is a spiny evergreen that can grow up to 10 meters tall, with dark red fruits that are sweet and slightly tart.
Jujube fruits are often eaten fresh or used in jams, preserves, and other desserts, and are also used in traditional medicine.
In some parts of the world, jujube trees are considered an invasive species due to their ability to outcompete native plants and spread quickly.

Dark red plumlike fruit of Old World buckthorn trees.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The ancient Greeks valued the jujube for its sweet, date-like flavor and medicinal properties.
Jujube fruits are rich in antioxidants and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
The jujube tree, with its thorny branches and small, dark red fruit, is a common sight in many parts of Asia.
Dried jujubes are used to make tea, while fresh ones are eaten raw or used in jams and preserves.
In many Asian cultures, the jujube is a symbol of good luck and prosperity, and is often given as a gift during special occasions.