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rose' ap"ple

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.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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