Jujuba
/ˈdʒuːdʒuːbə/noun
A tropical shrub or small tree that produces sweet edible fruits, especially the jujube.
Did you know?Jujuba is a historical botanical name tied to the jujube, a fruit so widely traded across Asia and the Mediterranean that its name was preserved through multiple languages rather than reinvented.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ζίζυφον (zízyphon)
“The jujube fruit or jujube tree.”
Latin
Latin
jujuba
“The jujube fruit; later also the tree.”
Old French
Old French
jujube
“The jujube fruit.”
Middle English
English
jujube
“The jujube fruit or a confection made from its juice.”
Modern English
English
jujuba
“A botanical or regional form referring to the jujube tree or fruit.”