rose apple

noun

1. any of various tropical trees belonging to the genus Syzygium, of the myrtle family, especially S. jambos, of the East Indies, having showy, greenish-white flowers and oval, yellowish fruit.

2. the fragrant fruit of any of these trees, used in making jellies and confections.

rose apple

noun

1. an ornamental myrtaceous tree, Syzygium jambos , of the East Indies, cultivated in the tropics for its edible fruit

Word History and Origins

Origin of rose apple¹

First recorded in 1620–30