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

Example Sentences

The book, representing three years work, comes in a large format that includes a print of the Hidden Rose apple; a smaller, less expensive version of the book does not.

From New York Times

In an interview with Charlie Rose, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook brushed aside the suggestion that Apple’s move into larger phones was a response to Samsung.

From BusinessWeek

The insects feed upon ash, lilac, privet and jasmine leaves, and are found more rarely on elder, rose, apple and poplar trees.

From Project Gutenberg

“Rose apple” also is a small pimento, size of a plum.

From Project Gutenberg

Among other fruit-trees we observe the feathery tamarind, orange, lime, alligator-pear, citron-fig, date, and rose apple.

From Project Gutenberg