syzygium

/ˈsɪzɪɡiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to tropical Asia and Australia.

“The syzygium tree, native to India, is widely cultivated in the United States for its edible fruit.”

Synonyms

  • water apple
  • waterberry

Antonyms

  • succulent
  • xerophyte