‖n. [ Cf. Pg. jambolão 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 ]
n. A spicy Creole dish of rice with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, plus tomatoes, and seasoned with peppers, onions, herbs, and celery. [ WordNet 1.5 ]