i 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.
Also, du·ri·on.
Origin:
1580–90; < Malay: a fruit with spiky skin, equivalent to duri thorn + -an nominalizer suffix
1580–90; < Malay: a fruit with spiky skin, equivalent to duri thorn + -an nominalizer suffix
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durian or durion (ˈdjʊərɪən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
| [C16: from Malay, from duri thorn] | |
| durion or durion | |
| —n | |
| [C16: from Malay, from duri thorn] | |
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Durian
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Word Origin & History
durian
1580s, from Malay durian, from duri "thorn, prickle."
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