Goji Definition
gōjē
goji
noun
Either of two deciduous shrubs (Lycium barbarum or L. chinense) of the nightshade family, native to Eurasia and cultivated for their edible fruit.
American Heritage
The small, red, oblong fruit of these shrubs, eaten fresh or dried.
American Heritage
Origin of Goji
Probably alteration of Mandarin gǒuqǐ gǒu the Asian tree Hovenia dulcis bearing edible raisinlike fruit (from Middle Chinese kəw´) qǐ willow, medlar (from Middle Chinese khi´)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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