n.
Pronunciation: ' pl ə m
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English pl ū me, modification of Latin prunum plum, from Greek proumnon
Date: before 12th century
1 a : any of various trees and shrubs (genus Prunus ) of the rose family with globular to oval smooth-skinned edible fruits that are drupes with oblong seeds also : the fruit
2 : any of various trees with edible fruits resembling plums also : the fruit
3 a : a raisin when used in desserts b : SUGARPLUM
4 : something superior or very desirable especially : something desirable given in return for a favor
5 : a dark reddish purple
– plum · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective