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Word: Durian
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century: from Malay durian, from duri ‘thorn’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈd(j)ʊərɪən
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒʊərɪən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a spiny oval tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp. Despite its fetid smell it is highly valued for its flavour.
Short Definition:spiny oval tropical fruit containing creamy pulp
Definition:
the large tree that bears the durian, native to Malaysia.
Short Definition:large tree that bears durian, native to Malaysia
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