rose apple

/roʊz ˌæpəl/
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Other forms: rose apples

Definitions of rose apple
  1. noun
    tropical tree of the East Indies cultivated for its edible fruit
    synonyms: Eugenia jambos, jambosa, rose-apple tree
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    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
  2. noun
    fragrant oval yellowish tropical fruit used in jellies and confections
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    type of:
    edible fruit
    edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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