Definition of jackfruit
: 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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Origin and Etymology of jackfruit
Portuguese jaca jackfruit, from Malayalam cakka
First Known Use: 1830
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