GOJI

Etymology

Noun

goji (plural goji)

A fruit in the genus Lycium, especially in commercial products where it is promoted as a superfruit.

Synonyms: goji berry, wolfberry

Usage notes

The UK Food Standards Agency notes: ā€˜[It has been] suggested that the name "goji" was originally applied only to the species Lycium chinense and should not be used for L. barbarum. However, it appears that "goji" is widely understood in the UK to refer to the latter species […] .

Anagrams

• jigo

Source: Wiktionary



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