jojoba

American  

[hoh-hoh-buh] / hoʊˈhoʊ bə /

noun

1. a shrub, Simmondsia chinensis (orS. californica ), of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, bearing seeds that are the source of an oil jojoba oil used in cosmetics and as a lubricant.

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jojoba British  

/ həʊˈhəʊbə /

noun

1. a shrub or small tree of SW North America, Simmondsia californica, that has edible seeds containing a valuable oil used in cosmetics

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Etymology

Origin of jojoba

Borrowed into English from Mexican Spanish around 1920–25

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Example Sentences

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jojoba

The nonsticky, vegan lip treatments are meant to heal lips via shea butter, jojoba oil and lysine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024

“It’s like a thin piece of cotton, with beeswax and jojoba oil that is poured over it,” Dobson says.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022

Now, products such as Aussie miracle moist conditioner with avocado and jojoba, and Dove deep moisture body wash are labeled “paraben-free,” and retailers including Target and Sephora have “clean” beauty aisles where parabens are forbidden.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 15, 2022

When I need to remove sunscreen or makeup, I reach for plain jojoba oil, since it’s a close chemical match to human sebum.

From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2022

After the half hour is up, Mrs. Walton rinses out the conditioner and combs some jojoba oil into my hair from the root to the tip.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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