jackfruit
(-fro̵̅o̅t′)
noun
- an East Indian tree (Artocarpus integrifolia) of the mulberry family, like the breadfruit
- its large, heavy fruit, containing edible seeds
- its yellow, fine-grained wood
Origin:
jack- + fruit
See jackfruit in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- A tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) having large edible fruits, unisexual flowers, and fine-grained durable wood.
- The fruit of this tree.
Origin:
Origin: Portuguese jaca (from Malayalam cakkai)
Origin: + fruit
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