jujube /ˈd͡ʒuː.d͡ʒuːb/ noun5 •The sweet and edible drupes (fruits) of several Mediterranean and African species of small trees. •The fruit of this tree. •(US, Canada) A type of candy; specific type varies by country. •A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus zizyphus. •A fruit-bearing tree, Ziziphus mauritiana. formsjujubes