jackfruit

(-fro̵̅o̅t′)

noun

  1. an East Indian tree (Artocarpus integrifolia) of the mulberry family, like the breadfruit
  2. its large, heavy fruit, containing edible seeds
  3. its yellow, fine-grained wood

Origin: jack- + fruit

See jackfruit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) having large edible fruits, unisexual flowers, and fine-grained durable wood.
  2. The fruit of this tree.

Origin:

Origin: Portuguese jaca (from Malayalam cakkai)

Origin: + fruit

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