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Definition of syzygium

syzygium

/sɪˈzɪdʒ.i.əm/
sy · zyg · i · um
Plural:syzygiums
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syzygium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any tropical or subtropical evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the large genus Syzygium in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Africa, Asia, and Oceania, characterized by opposite glossy leaves and showy, brush-like blossoms, and including economically important species such as the clove tree and rose apple.

2

The edible, crisp, fleshy fruit or berry produced by various trees and shrubs of the genus Syzygium (such as the water apple, wax apple, Java plum, or lilly pilly), eaten fresh or cooked into jams and preserves.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Syzygium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/syzygium
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