jube

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of gelatine-based confection; its ingredients and consistency vary between countries.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of jubé (“rood screen”)
noun
  1. An open drainage channel of a type common in Tehran.

Pronunciation

/dʒuːb/

Word forms

jube jubes

Etymology

From jujube, from Ancient Greek ζίζυφον (zízuphon).

Synonyms

joob jujube

Derived words

jube dog
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