breadfruit
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Definition
Noun: 1. A large tropical fruit: A large, round fruit, which can be seedless or contain seeds, native to the Pacific Islands. Its flesh has a starchy texture similar to bread when cooked. 2. The tree bearing this fruit: A tall evergreen tree (Artocarpus altilis) of the mulberry family, cultivated in tropical regions for its edible fruit.
Usage
- The primary use of the word "breadfruit" refers to the fruit itself as a food item or to the tree that produces it.
- Examples:
- For the fruit: "We roasted the breadfruit over an open fire." / "Breadfruit flour is a common ingredient in some regions."
- For the tree: "A mature breadfruit tree can provide fruit for decades."
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Significance: In many Pacific Island cultures, breadfruit is a staple food and has historical importance, often associated with sustenance and voyages.
- Example: "The breadfruit was a crucial provision for early Polynesian explorers."
- Botanical Context: Used in scientific or agricultural discussions regarding cultivation, species (e.g., seeded vs. seedless varieties), and its relation to other plants like jackfruit.
- Example: "The breadfruit is in the same genus as the jackfruit."
Variants and Related Words
- 'Ulu: The Hawaiian name for breadfruit, often used in cultural and culinary contexts within Hawaii.
- Artocarpus altilis: The scientific binomial name for the breadfruit tree.
- Breadnut: A term sometimes used for a seeded variety of breadfruit, where the seeds are also roasted and eaten.
Synonyms
- For the fruit: (No direct common synonym in English. Described as a "staple fruit" or "tropical staple.")
- For the tree: Breadfruit tree.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs in standard English that use the word "breadfruit." Its usage is primarily literal.)
Noun
- a large round seedless or seeded fruit with a texture like bread; eaten boiled or baked or roasted or ground into flour; the roasted seeds resemble chestnuts
- native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like bread