durian tree
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical tree of southeastern Asia: The "durian tree" is a large, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, scientifically known as Durio zibethinus. It is cultivated for its distinctive and famously pungent fruit.
- A tree bearing durian fruit: It refers specifically to the tree that produces the durian, an oval fruit with a hard, spiny husk or rind.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The durian tree in our backyard finally bore fruit this year.
- Durian trees require a hot, humid climate to thrive.
- We took shelter from the rain under the broad leaves of a durian tree.
Advanced Usage
- "to be as tall as a durian tree": Used informally to describe something or someone very tall.
- That new basketball player is as tall as a durian tree!
Variants and Related Words
- Durian (noun): The large, spiky, and strong-smelling fruit produced by the durian tree.
- The smell of a ripe durian is very distinctive.
- Durio (noun): The botanical genus name for the group of trees that includes the durian tree.
Synonyms
- Durio zibethinus: The scientific name for the most common commercial species of durian tree.
Related Phrases
- Durian orchard: A plantation or grove where durian trees are cultivated.
- We visited a durian orchard during the harvest season.
Noun
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tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind
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