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jackfruit
[jak-froot]
noun
a large, tropical, milky-juiced tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the mulberry family, having stiff and glossy green leaves, cultivated for its very large, edible fruit and seeds.
the fruit of this tree, which may weigh up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms).
jackfruit
/ ˈæˌڰː /
noun
a tropical Asian moraceous tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus
the edible fruit of this tree, which resembles breadfruit and can weigh up to 27 kilograms (60 pounds)
Word History and Origins
Origin of jackfruit1
Word History and Origins
Origin of jackfruit1
Example Sentences
“Everything will become more expensive, but if it hurts the Vietnamese government, I’m for it,” said Diep Truong, 65, whose cart held a jackfruit the size of a pillow.
“There’s fruits, jackfruit and durian, these look like ‘Avatar’ fruits,’” Mulaney joked.
“I am growing jackfruit and coconut,” he said.
The main course was a jackfruit pastry served with glazed forest mushrooms, millet crisps and curry leaf tossed Kerala red rice.
Twice I tried to order vegan versions of chicken here, made with jackfruit, and twice they were unavailable.
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