Definition

Noun 1. A tropical fruit from the Philippines: A large, round fruit with a green, spiky rind. The edible part is a sweet, creamy white pulp containing many small seeds. 2. A Philippine tree: A tree (Artocarpus odoratissimus) closely related to the breadfruit and jackfruit trees, which produces the marang fruit.

Usage

• The word "marang" is used as a countable noun to refer to the fruit itself or the tree that bears it.
• It is a specific botanical and culinary term, most commonly used in contexts related to Southeast Asian flora, agriculture, or cuisine.

Examples

• Referring to the fruit:
  • "The marang is prized for its sweet and fragrant pulp."
  • "We bought a ripe marang at the market."
• Referring to the tree:
  • "The marang tree can grow quite tall in its native habitat."
  • "They planted a marang in their backyard."

Advanced Usage

• The marang is part of the genus, which also includes jackfruit, breadfruit, and chempedak. Discussions comparing these fruits often use "marang" in a technical or botanical context.
• In culinary writing, "marang" is used to specify this particular fruit's unique flavor and texture profile compared to its relatives.

Variants and Related Words

• Scientific name:
• Regional names: It is also known as "johey oak," "tarap," or "madang" in different regions of Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

• For the tree: tarap tree, madang tree.
• For the fruit: tarap fruit. (Note: "Jackfruit" or "breadfruit" are relatives but not direct synonyms, as they are different species.)

Different Meanings

The word "marang" does not have other common meanings in English outside of its reference to this specific fruit and tree. It is not to be confused with the similar-sounding word "morning."

Noun

1. tropical fruit from the Philippines having a mass of small seeds embedded in sweetish white pulp
2. Philippine tree similar to the breadfruit tree bearing edible fruit