Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical tree of southeastern Asia: This term refers to a specific species of tree native to southeastern Asia, known for bearing a distinctive fruit.
   • The source of the durian fruit: It is the tree that produces the edible durian fruit, which is characterized by a large size, a hard, spiny outer rind, and a strong odor.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The Durio zibethinus is cultivated extensively in Thailand and Malaysia for its fruit.
  • Botanists study the flowering patterns of Durio zibethinus.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and agricultural contexts: The term is used formally to specify this particular species within the genus, distinguishing it from other durian species.
  • The most commercially important species is Durio zibethinus.

Variants and Related Words

• Durian (n): The common name for the fruit produced by the tree.
  • The smell of the durian is very strong.
• Durio (n): The genus name to which this tree belongs.
  • Several species belong to the genus Durio.

Synonyms

• Durian tree: A common name for .
• Common durian: Another name used to specify this primary cultivated species.

Related Phrases

• (No common phrasal verbs or idioms are associated with this specific botanical term.)

Related Idioms

• (No common idioms are associated with this specific botanical term.)

Noun

1. tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind