jackfruit
Americannoun
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a large, tropical, milky-juiced tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the mulberry family, having stiff and glossy green leaves, cultivated for its very large, edible fruit and seeds.
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the fruit of this tree, which may weigh up to 70 pounds (32 kilograms).
noun
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a tropical Asian moraceous tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus
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the edible fruit of this tree, which resembles breadfruit and can weigh up to 27 kilograms (60 pounds)
Etymology
Origin of jackfruit
Example Sentences
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This one spot, El Cocinero in Van Nuys, makes homemade vegan carnitas out of jackfruit and homemade vegan cheeses, all the best Mexican food but with vegan options.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025
“I am growing jackfruit and coconut,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024
The main course was a jackfruit pastry served with glazed forest mushrooms, millet crisps and curry leaf tossed Kerala red rice.
From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2023
It stands in a gated compound shaded by giant mango and jackfruit trees, beneath which clothes hang on a line to dry.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2023
Nok and her parents stood in the temple courtyard, a sprawling jackfruit tree shielding them from the afternoon sun.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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