/dʒoʊˈjoʊbə/ JOH-yoh-bah

Definitions

1. noun

a small shrub native to southwestern North America, having clusters of small yellow flowers and edible seeds

“The jojoba plant is often used as a natural remedy for skin conditions due to its moisturizing properties.”

2. verb

to extract the oil from a jojoba plant, typically used in cosmetics and skincare products

“The company specializes in jojoba oil extraction for use in their luxury skincare line.”