'Zizyphus vulgaris' definitions:
Definition of 'Zizyphus vulgaris'
From: GCIDE
- Jujube \Ju"jube\ (j[=u]"j[-u]b), n. [F., fr. L. zizyphum, Gr. zi`zyfon, Per. z[imac]zf[=u]n, zizaf[=u]n, zayzaf[=u]n.]
- 1. The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees, of the genus Zizyphus, especially the Zizyphus jujuba, Zizyphus vulgaris, Zizyphus mucronata, and {Zizyphus Lotus}. The last named is thought to have furnished the lotus of the ancient Libyan Lotophagi, or lotus eaters. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A chewy gelatinous lozenge made of or in imitation of, or flavored with, the jujube fruit. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- Jujube paste, the dried or inspissated jelly of the jujube; also, a confection made of gum arabic sweetened. [1913 Webster] Jiujutsu Jujitsu Jujutsu
Definition of 'Zizyphus vulgaris'
From: GCIDE
- Christ's-thorn \Christ's-thorn`\, n. (Bot.) One of several prickly or thorny shrubs found in Palestine, especially the Paliurus aculeatus, {Zizyphus Spina-Christi}, and Zizyphus vulgaris. The last bears the fruit called jujube, and may be considered to have been the most readily obtainable for the Crown of Thorns. [1913 Webster]