Early 20th century; earliest use found in Trinidad Guardian. From French Creole pom marac (also in form pomme malac) from French pomme Malacca (also in form pomme de Malacca) from pomme + the name of Malacca.
Definition of pomerac in US English:
pomerac
(also pomerack, pomerak, pommerac)
nounˈpɒmərak
Caribbean
The Malay apple, Syzygium malaccense.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Trinidad Guardian. From French Creole pom marac (also in form pomme malac) from French pomme Malacca (also in form pomme de Malacca) from pomme + the name of Malacca.