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plum

plum \'pl*m\ n [ME, fr. a prehistoric WGmc word borrowed fr. L prunum plum, 
   fr. Gk pr]oumnon 1a: any of numerous trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) with 
   globular to  oval smooth-skinned fruits which are drupes with oblong seeds 
   1b: the edible fruits resembling plums; also : its fruit  3a: a raisin when 
   used in puddings or other dishes  3b: SUGARPLUM  4: something excellent or 
   superior; esp : something given as recomp ense for service 5: a variable 
   color averaging a dark reddish purple