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durian

or du·ri·on

[ door-ee-uhn, -ahn ]

noun

  1. the edible fruit of a tree, Durio zibethinus, of the bombax family, of southeastern Asia, having a hard, prickly rind, a highly flavored, pulpy flesh, and an unpleasant odor.
  2. the tree itself.


durian

/ ˈdjʊərɪən /

noun

  1. a SE Asian bombacaceous tree, Durio zibethinus, having very large oval fruits with a hard spiny rind containing seeds surrounded by edible evil-smelling aril
  2. the fruit of this tree, which has an offensive smell but a pleasant taste: supposedly an aphrodisiac


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Word History and Origins

Origin of durian1

1580–90; < Malay: a fruit with spiky skin, equivalent to duri thorn + -an nominalizer suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of durian1

C16: from Malay, from duri thorn

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Example Sentences

Once I even got a Durian—Asian fruit notorious for smelling like a sweaty sock—which did not make me popular that month.

The durian (Durio zibethinus) is also peculiar to the Malayan countries.

We bought yesterday in Penang a durian, which we experimented upon to-day.

These durians are not to be surpassed— Ta lawan-lah buah durian ini.

The durian seeds, when roasted, make an excellent substitute for chestnuts.

Marched in a south direction and crossed Ayer Tubbu, passing a number of durian trees on its bank.

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