jackfruit

noun

jack·​fruit ˈjak-ˌfrüt How to pronounce jackfruit (audio)
: a large tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) related to the breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contain an edible pulp and nutritious seeds
also : its fruit

Examples of jackfruit in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Portuguese jaca jackfruit, from Malayalam cakka

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jackfruit was in 1681

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“Jackfruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jackfruit. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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