jackfruit
Definition
- Noun:
- A large tropical fruit: "jackfruit" is the immense fruit of a tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) native to South and Southeast Asia. It has a green, bumpy rind and contains sweet, edible yellow pulp and large, nutritious seeds.
- The tree bearing this fruit: "jackfruit" also refers to the East Indian tree that produces this large fruit.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Fruit):
- The ripe jackfruit has a sweet, distinctive aroma.
- We bought a jackfruit from the market to make a curry.
- Noun (Tree):
- A large jackfruit grew in the center of the village.
Advanced Usage
- As a mass noun (for the flesh): The word can be used to refer to the edible part of the fruit in an uncountable form.
- I added some chopped jackfruit to the salad.
Variants and Related Words
- Jack tree: Another name for the jackfruit tree.
- Jakfruit: A less common spelling variant.
Different Meanings / Contexts
- Culinary Context: Refers to the fruit used as food, either ripe (sweet, for desserts) or unripe (starchy, as a meat substitute in savory dishes).
- Pulled jackfruit is a popular vegan alternative to pulled pork.
- Botanical/Agricultural Context: Refers to the plant species or its cultivation.
- The jackfruit is a significant crop in its native region.
Synonyms
- (For the tree) Jack tree, (scientific name).
- (For the fruit) There is no direct single-word synonym in common English usage.
Idioms / Common Phrases
- There are no common idioms in English that use the specific word "jackfruit." It is typically used in its literal sense.
Noun
-
immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted
-
East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds
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