DURIAN Definition & Meaning

durian

Or ��·��·�ǲ�

[door-ee-uhn, -ahn]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

the edible fruit of a tree, Durio zibethinus, of the bombax family, of southeastern Asia, having a hard, prickly rind, a highly flavored, pulpy flesh, and an unpleasant odor.
the tree itself.

durian

/ ˈ��ʊə��ɪə�� /

a SE Asian bombacaceous tree, Durio zibethinus, having very large oval fruits with a hard spiny rind containing seeds surrounded by edible evil-smelling aril
the fruit of this tree, which has an offensive smell but a pleasant taste: supposedly an aphrodisiac

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Origin of durian¹

1580–90; < Malay: a fruit with spiky skin, equivalent to duri thorn + -an nominalizer suffix

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Origin of durian¹

C16: from Malay, from duri thorn

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