durian
or du·ri·on
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.
Origin of durian
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How to use durian in a sentence
The Durion is remarkable for its combination of an absolutely delicious flavor and an abominably offensive odor.
Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands | Gerrit Parmile WilderNobody throw him, he explained, him big fruit, some callum Durion nut.
The Ocean Wireless Boys on the Pacific | Wilbur LawtonThe fruit of the durion proved not only pleasant eating, but exceedingly nutritious.
The Castaways | Captain Mayne ReidThe durion is a forest tree of the loftiest order, bearing resemblance to the elm, only with a smooth bark, which is also scaly.
The Castaways | Captain Mayne ReidHaving selected three or four of these, he chopped them down, and dragged them up to the durion.
The Castaways | Captain Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for durian
durion
/ (ˈdjʊərɪən) /
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
Origin of durian
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