jojoba
a shrub, Simmondsia chinensis (or S. 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.
Origin of jojoba
1- Also called goat-nut [goht-nuht]. /ˈgoʊtˌnʌt/.
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Today, jojoba shrubs are cultivated around the world on almost every continent.
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British Dictionary definitions for jojoba
/ (həʊˈhəʊbə) /
a shrub or small tree of SW North America, Simmondsia californica, that has edible seeds containing a valuable oil used in cosmetics
Origin of jojoba
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