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umeboshi

u·me·bosh·i [ mə bṓshee ] (plural u·me·bosh·i or u·me·bosh·is)


noun 
Definition:
 
preserved Japanese plums: a Japanese dish of salt-pickled plums served whole or in a purée and originally used as a disinfectant and preservative. It is highly valued for its medicinal properties.

[< Japanese< ume "plum"]
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