rose apple
noun
1
: any of several tropical plants (genus Syzygium of the family Myrtaceae) or their fruits: such as
a
: a small tropical tree (Syzygium jambos synonym Eugenia jambos) native to southeastern Asia that has long, glossy, evergreen leaves and creamy to greenish white flowers
also
: its usually round to oval edible fruit with flesh having a roselike fragrance
b
: malay apple
d
e
: java plum
2
Australia
: burdekin plum
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“Rose apple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20apple. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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