Definitions of breadfruit
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native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like breadsynonyms: Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus communis, breadfruit treetype of:fruit treetree bearing edible fruit
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a large round seedless or seeded fruit with a texture like bread; eaten boiled or baked or roasted or ground into flour; the roasted seeds resemble chestnutstype of:edible fruitedible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
You'll feel like you've traveled to the Pacific Islands when you dive into this word list! Learn about the archipelagos and atolls of the region as you explore volcanoes, coral reefs, and lagoons. You'll also review hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and foods like taro, coconut, and poi.
Pacific Islands - Middle School and High School
You'll feel like you've traveled to the Pacific Islands when you dive into this word list! Learn about the archipelagos and atolls of the region as you explore volcanoes, coral reefs, and lagoons. You'll also review hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and foods like taro, coconut, and poi.