jackfruit

/ˈdʒækˌfrut/
/ˈdʒækfrut/
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Other forms: jackfruits

Definitions of jackfruit
  1. noun
    East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds
    synonyms: Artocarpus heterophyllus, jackfruit tree
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    type of:
    fruit tree
    tree bearing edible fruit
  2. noun
    immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted
    synonyms: jack, jak
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    type of:
    edible fruit
    edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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