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jackfruit

Flag: gbEnglishOxford New American Dictionary
jackfruit /ˈjakˌfro͞ot, ˈdʒækˌfrut /
▸ noun a fast-growing tropical Asian tree related to the breadfruit.
Artocarpus heterophyllus, family Moraceae.
▪ the very large edible fruit of the jackfruit tree, resembling a breadfruit and important as food in the tropics.
– ORIGIN late 17th century : from Portuguese jaca (from Malayalam chakka) + fruit.
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