jambos

[jam-bos, -bohs]

noun

1. rose apple.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jambos¹

< New Latin, variant of jambosa < English jamb ( o ) rose apple (< Hindi jambu, jambū < Sanskrit ) + Latin ( r ) osa rose ¹

Example Sentences

The Jambos ain't looking to clever at the back.

From BBC

Stuart Kettlewell's side were left "jaded" according to the Morton manager - and he wants to leave the Jambos the same way.

From BBC

Prior to December's home defeat, they had been on a run of 10 successive victories over the Jambos.

From BBC

Jambos defenders Craig Halkett and Ibrox-bound John Souttar both came back into the Hearts defence following ankle injuries – they came off he the bench in last week’s Premiership defeat by the same opponents – while attacker Liam Boyce recovered from a groin strain.

From Seattle Times

Rangers host Hearts at Ibrox in a top of the table clash that would see Steven Gerrard’s team stretch their lead over the Jambos to four points with a home win.

From The Guardian