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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
1580s, from Malay durian, from duri "thorn, prickle."
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