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durian
(do̵̅o̅′rē ən)
or durion
noun
- the oval, spiny, edible fruit of an East Indian tree (Durio zibethinus) of the bombax family
- the tree
Origin: Malay < dūri, thorn, prickle
See durian in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- A tree (Durio zibethinus) of southeast Asia, bearing edible fruit.
- The fruit of this plant, having a hard, prickly rind and soft pulp with an offensive odor but a pleasant taste.
Origin:
Origin: Malay durian
Origin: , from duri, thorn
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