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goji
go·ji G5186050 (gō′jē)n. pl. go·jis 1. Either of two deciduous shrubs (Lycium barbarum or L. chinense) of the nightshade family, native to Eurasia and cultivated for their edible fruit.2. The small, red, oblong fruit of these shrubs, eaten fresh or dried. In both senses also called wolfberry. [Probably alteration of Mandarin gǒuqǐ : gǒu, the Asian tree Hovenia dulcis bearing edible raisinlike fruit (from Middle Chinese kəw´) + qǐ, willow, medlar (from Middle Chinese khi´).]goji (ˈɡəʊdʒɪ) n another name for wolfberrygoji goji gojiFamous over-hyped bright red berries with lots of antioxidants that can be eaten raw, dry, juiced, blended or in tea. Member of nightshade family. High in protein, carotenoids, and antioxidants. A nutritionallypacked fruit. Used (without any proof of effectiveness) for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, eye and vision problems, antiaging, Alzheimer’s. Berry looks just like poisonous Bittersweet, another nightshade also with purple flowers.ThesaurusSeeLycium barbarum |