marang tree
Definition
Noun: 1. A tropical tree (Artocarpus odoratissimus) native to Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and Borneo, bearing large, edible fruit: The marang tree is closely related to the breadfruit and jackfruit. It is valued for its sweet, fragrant fruit which has a spiky green rind and creamy, segmented flesh.
Examples of Usage
- The marang tree in our backyard produces fruit twice a year.
- They planted a marang tree for its shade and delicious harvest.
- The fruit from the marang tree is known for its strong, sweet aroma.
Advanced Usage
- Cultivation of the marang tree: Refers to the agricultural practice of growing this specific tree species.
- Cultivation of the marang tree requires a humid, tropical climate.
- As a modifier: Used to describe things related to the tree.
- marang tree cultivation, marang tree fruit, marang tree leaves
Variants and Related Words
- Marang (noun): The common name for both the tree and its fruit.
- We bought a ripe marang at the market.
- Artocarpus odoratissimus (noun): The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
- Terap (noun): A common name for this tree and fruit in Malaysia and parts of Indonesia.
Synonyms
- Terap tree (noun)
- Johey oak (noun) - (less common, used in some contexts)
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Breadfruit tree (noun): A closely related tree (Artocarpus altilis) in the same genus.
- Jackfruit tree (noun): Another closely related, larger tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) in the same genus.
- Moraceae (noun): The botanical family (the mulberry or fig family) to which the marang tree belongs.
Noun
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Philippine tree similar to the breadfruit tree bearing edible fruit
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