rose apple

ro·sé ap·ple

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [roh-zey ap-uh l]
- /roʊˈzeɪ ˈæp əl/
- /rəʊz ˈæp.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-zey ap-uh l]
- /roʊˈzeɪ ˈæp əl/

Definitions of rose apple words

noun rose apple 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. 1
noun rose apple the fragrant fruit of any of these trees, used in making jellies and confections. 1
noun rose apple an ornamental myrtaceous tree, Syzygium jambos, of the East Indies, cultivated in the tropics for its edible fruit 0

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Origin of rose apple

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30

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Parts of speech for Rose apple

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rose apple popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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