What is another word for rose apple?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈə͡ʊz ˈapə͡l] (IPA) 
Rose apples, also referred to as pomarosa, java apple, and water apple, are small, bell-shaped fruits that are native to Southeast Asia and parts of India. The fruit is also known as the wax jambu, bell fruit, and makopa in various countries. The flesh of the rose apple resembles that of a pear and has a mild, sweet flavor with a faintly acidic taste. The fruit is consumed fresh or cooked in various culinary preparations in different parts of the world. Interestingly, the rose apple is not related to the traditional apple, and its name is derived from its rose-like appearance and apple-like texture.
