Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The Java plum; also, a drug obtained from its bark and seeds, formerly used as a remedy for diabetes.
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Examples
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Later, getting my Bachelors degree, we had to learn to make wine in Biotechnology class (no, really!) and I remember making tons of amazing jambool wine.
Archive 2005-11-01 Nupur 2005
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This little one-seeded berry is deep purple in color and as a kid, the best thing about eating jambool was the bright purple tongue I could sport for hours later!
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My favorite "J" word is a tropical fruit called jambool (jamun in hindi and java plum in english).
Archive 2005-11-01 Nupur 2005
avivamagnolia commented on the word jambool
~ plum-like tree of Java with fruit used as astringent and drug. jambool, jambul
January 18, 2009