jackfruit

jackfruit
a) A tree, scientific name Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
b) The large fruit from this tree.
See Also: jackwood

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  • jackfruit — jack|fruit [ dʒæk,frut ] noun count a large tree that produces large fruit and grows mainly in tropical parts of Asia a. count or uncount a piece of fruit from the jackfruit tree …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • jackfruit — n. large tropical Asian tree that looks like a breadfruit; huge edible fruit of the jackfruit tree …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • jackfruit — stambusis duonmedis statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Šilkmedinių šeimos medieninis augalas (Artocarpus heterophyllus), paplitęs atogrąžų Azijoje, kitur – auginamas. Jo vaisiai ir sėklos valgomi. atitikmenys: lot. Artocarpus heterophyllus;… …   Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)

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  • Jackfruit chips — (Chakka vattal in Malayalam) is deep fried chakka chula (edible white yellow part of jackfruit that covers the seeds) in coconut oil.PreparationIts preparation is similar to the preparation of banana chips …   Wikipedia

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