'AEgle marmelos' definitions:

Definition of 'AEgle marmelos'

From: GCIDE
  • Bel \Bel\ (b[e^]l), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. bilva.] A thorny rutaceous tree ([AE]gle marmelos) of India, and its aromatic, orange-like fruit; -- called also {Bengal quince}, golden apple, wood apple. The fruit is used medicinally, and the rind yields a perfume and a yellow dye. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]