durian

/'duəriən/
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durian

A vendor at a market cuts open a large durian to show the creamy fruit inside.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large tropical fruit: A durian is a very large, oval fruit native to Southeast Asia. It has a hard, spiky outer shell (rind) and a strong, distinctive odor. The edible pulp inside is known for its rich, creamy, and complex flavor.
    • The tree that bears this fruit: A durian is also the name of the tall, evergreen tree (genus Durio) that produces this fruit.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Fruit):
    • The smell of a ripe durian is very powerful and can be off-putting to some people.
    • I tried durian for the first time in Thailand and loved its custard-like texture.
  • Noun (Tree):
    • The durian can grow over 25 meters tall in the rainforest.
Advanced Usage
  • "Durian season": Refers to the specific time of year when durian fruits are harvested and most commonly available.
    • During durian season, markets are filled with the fruit's unmistakable scent.
  • Cultural context: The durian is often called the "king of fruits" in Southeast Asia. Its strong smell leads to it being banned in many hotels and on public transportation in the region, which is a common topic of discussion.
    • Despite the bans, durian remains a beloved and celebrated fruit in its native countries.
Variants and Related Words
  • Durian pulp / durian flesh (n): The soft, edible part of the fruit inside the shell.
    • The recipe calls for 200 grams of durian pulp.
  • Durian orchard (n): A farm where durian trees are cultivated.
    • We visited a durian orchard to see how the fruit is grown.
Synonyms
  • Civet fruit (This is a less common name and can refer to specific varieties; it is not a perfect synonym).
  • There is no exact synonym for "durian" as it refers to a specific, unique fruit.
Related Phrases
  • To be a durian lover/hater: To either enjoy or dislike durian intensely, often due to its smell and taste.
    • You're either a durian lover or a durian hater; there's no in-between.
Related Idioms
  • While there are no universal English idioms with "durian," a common saying encapsulates its reputation:
    • "Smells like hell, tastes like heaven." This phrase is frequently used to describe the contradictory experience of the durian's strong odor and prized flavor.
durian

A vendor at a market cuts open a large durian to show the creamy fruit inside.

Noun
  1. huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts
  2. tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind

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