lillypilly

noun

lil·​ly·​pil·​ly

ˈlilēˌpilē

plural -es

: any of several related Australian trees (genus Syzygium of the family Myrtaceae) usually with glossy evergreen leaves and reddish pink to red fruits: such as

a

: an Australian tree (Syzygium smithii synonym Eugenia smithii) with white flowers and small pinkish purple berries

b

: brush cherry sense 1

c

: scrub cherry

d

: rose apple sense a

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