jojoba

noun

jo·​jo·​ba hə-ˈhō-bə How to pronounce jojoba (audio)
: a shrub or small tree (Simmondsia chinensis synonym S. californica) of the box family of southwestern North America with edible seeds that yield a valuable liquid wax used especially in cosmetics

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Well People Bio Bronzing Priming Serum Buy Now for $25 This silky formula, which has hydrating aloe vera and nourishing jojoba oil, helps makeup last longer and can also be worn on its own for a glowy boost. Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2024 The hair oil comes in a squeeze bottle with an easy-to-use applicator tip that delivers nourishing ingredients (including olive oil, jojoba oil, and coconut oil) to the scalp. Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 6 Sep. 2024 This includes ingredients like jojoba beads, finely ground materials like seeds, or tools like a buffing sponge that removes dead skin cells through manual scrubbing. Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2024 What’s more, the powders are enriched with nourishing vitamin E, jojoba seed oil, and honeysuckle flower—and free of talc, which can irritate sensitive skin. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jojoba 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, of Uto-Aztecan origin; akin to O'odham hohowai jojoba, Yaqui hohoovam

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jojoba was in 1900

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“Jojoba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jojoba. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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