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rose apple

–noun
1. any of various tropical trees belonging to the genus Syzygium, of the myrtle family, esp. 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.

Origin:
1620–30
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rose apple  
n.  
  1. A southeast Asian evergreen tree (Syzygium jambos) widely cultivated for its showy flowers and fragrant, cream-yellow, ovoid fruits that are used for jellies and confections.

  2. The fruit of this plant.

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