CEFR B2

emu apple

noun

Meaning

A small native Australian shrub (species *Kunzea pomum*) that produces a small, edible, apple-like fruit, often eaten raw or used in jams and sauces.

Examples

  • The emu apple is a traditional bush tucker food source.
  • We learned how to identify the emu apple during our nature walk.

Synonyms: bush plum, native fruit