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Definition of syzygium
syzygium
/sɪˈzɪdʒ.i.əm/
sy · zyg · i · um
Plural:syzygia
syzygium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of numerous tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs of the myrtle family (genus Syzygium) native to Africa, Asia, and Australasia, characterized by opposite leaves, fleshy fruits, and encompassing commercially significant species like the clove tree and the rose apple.
Example
"The horticulturist successfully cultivated a rare syzygium in the conservatory, carefully monitoring the humidity to mimic its native Southeast Asian habitat."
• Rhymes for syzygium
Word Origin & Etymology
From New Latin 'Syzygium', derived from the Greek 'syzygios' meaning 'paired' or 'yoked together', referencing the plant's distinctively paired leaves and branches.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Syzygium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/syzygium