ˈlōt noun
or lotebush ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ; also lo·ti·bush ˈlōd.ēˌ ̷ ̷ ; or lotewood ˈlōt.wu̇d
( plural lotes or lotebushes )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : a low spiny shrub ( Condalia obtusifolia ) of Mexico and southern Texas having edible fruit and roots from which a soap substitute is made — called also Texas buckthorn
2. : jujube 2