durian

Betekenis (Engels)

  1. (countable, uncountable) Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.
  3. (uncountable) A deep, rich yellow colour, like that of durian flesh (also called durian yellow).

Sinonieme

durian tree

Durio zibethinus

civet fruit

Frekwensie

41k
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/
Etimologie (Engels)

From Malay durian, ultimately from Proto-Austronesian *duʀi (“thorn”). Doublet of iwi, from Māori.

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