rose apple

American  

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.

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rose apple British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of rose apple

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

So guavas, rose apples and pomelos, the world’s largest citrus, are often served with a chili, salt and sugar dip to enliven the experience.

From New York Times

Chanchote Phetpong, 28, who was clutching a bag of rose apples as he strolled, endured the brunt of the explosion; his orphaned fruit lay scattered in a pool of his blood.

From Time

Many fruits even, such as pine-apples, mangoes, rose apples, &c., which as a rule do not flourish at this elevation, grew all round the edges of the basin.

From Project Gutenberg

Under the awnings that flank the road, traders offer dragon fruit, rose apples and the flowering stems of Chinese cabbage.

From Economist

The schoolmaster, with a leaf-basket of rose apples, made his speech in French.

From Project Gutenberg