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jackfruit

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Main Entry:
jack·fruit 
          Listen to the pronunciation of jackfruit
Pronunciation:
\ˈjak-ˌfrüt\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Portuguese jaca jackfruit, from Malayalam cakka
Date:
1830
: a large tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) related to the breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contain an edible pulp and nutritious seeds ; also : its fruit


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