Jambolana \Jam`bo*la"na\, n. [Cf. Pg. jambol[~a]o a kind of
tropical fruit.] (Bot.)
A myrtaceous tree of the West Indies and tropical America
({Calyptranthes Jambolana}), with astringent bark, used for
dyeing. It bears an edible fruit.
[1913 Webster] Jambool