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Definition of jambul
jambul
/ˈdʒæm.bʊl/
jam · bul
Plural:jambuls
jambul Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
The small, dark purple to black, plum-like fruit of the jambul tree, known for its sweet, slightly astringent flavor and culinary uses.
Example
"She bought a basket of fresh jambul from the market to make a tart, dark-purple summer jam."
2
A large, evergreen tropical tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, widely cultivated for its timber, shade, and edible fruit.
Example
"The local council planted several jambul saplings in the botanical garden to increase native tropical canopy coverage."
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Derived from Hindi 'jāmun' and Urdu 'jāman', ultimately from the Sanskrit 'jambū', referring to the rose apple tree or its fruit.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jambul. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jambul