JUJUBES
Noun
jujubes
plural of jujube
Source: Wiktionary
JUJUBE
Ju"jube, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. zizyphum, Gr. zizf, zizaf, zayzaf.]
Definition: The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean
and African species small trees, of the genus Zizyphus, especially
the Z. jujuba, Z. vulgaris, Z. mucronata, and Z. Lotus. The last
named is thought to have furnished the lotus of the ancient Libyan
Lotophagi, or lotus eaters. Jujube paste, the dried or inspissated
jelly of the jujube; also, a confection made of gum arabic sweetened.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition