Noun: rose apple rowz a-pul
- A tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, cultivated for its pale yellow pear-shaped fruits with a rose-like fragrance
"rose apple trees line many streets in tropical cities";
- rose-apple tree, jambosa, Syzygium jambos
- Fragrant oval yellowish tropical fruit used in jellies and confections
"The rose apple's floral aroma filled the kitchen as we prepared the preserves"
Derived forms: rose apples
Type of: edible fruit, fruit tree
Part of: Eugenia, genus Eugenia
Encyclopedia: Rose apple