Definitions

1. noun

the fruit of a plum tree, typically round or oval, with a smooth skin and a juicy, sweet pulp.

“She picked a ripe plum from the tree in her backyard.”

2. verb

to remove or extract the pit or stone from a plum, typically to prepare it for eating or cooking.

“She plucked the plum and removed the pit before putting it in the salad.”

3. noun

a plum-coloured colour.

“The plum of the sunset was a sight to behold.”

4. noun

a high-ranking military or naval officer, typically ranking below an admiral or a general.

“The plums were tasked with leading the troops into battle.”

5. noun

a unit of currency in the Ottoman Empire, introduced in 1844 and replaced by the lira in 1931.

“The old plum was equivalent to 1/4 of a lira.”