plum
plum · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A soft, round fruit with sweet flesh and a flattish pointed stone, typically purple, red, or yellow when ripe.
- 2.
A dark reddish-purple color.
- 3.
(informal) Something highly desirable, especially a job or prize.
- 4.
(as adjective) Highly desirable.
Forms
plural: plums
Related words
Etymology
From Old English plūme, from Latin prunum, from Greek prounon ("plum").