jackfruit

jack·fruit | \ ˈjak-ˌfrüt

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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

Examples of jackfruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tacos are filled with cauliflower, Thai shrimp, jackfruit, barbacoa and chicken tinga, and pizzas include margherita, smoked buffalo and Italian combo varieties. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "Elicit Brewing in Manchester opens with food, cocktails, karaoke and arcade games," 18 Nov. 2019 Tastea offers mix-in options such as lychee, jackfruit, and aloe vera, which deliver the same eating-while-drinking satisfaction of the tapioca pearls in traditional boba drinks. — Los Angeles Times, "8 boba spots in the SGV," 2 Oct. 2019 House specialties are a whole beer-can-style chicken, smoked salmon, smoked 2-pound turkey leg, smoked jackfruit and whole Bahamian-style red snapper. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019 Customers can buy plates of warm jackfruit tacos topped with diced mango and cilantro. — Kavita Daswani, Los Angeles Times, "This DTLA bodega is hip, healthy and millennial-friendly. The twist? It’s also affordable," 14 Sep. 2019 House specialties are a whole beer-can-style chicken, smoked salmon, smoked 2-pound turkey leg, smoked jackfruit and whole Bahamian-style red snapper. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019 The vegan jackfruit sandwich also has a nice smoke to it but could use a little more seasoning. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019 Expect items from the truck's Asian-fusion menu, including a classic pork belly bao and vegan sloppy joe made with jackfruit, along with several new bao creations, small plates and soups. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "Rice Village's Politan Row adds coffeehouse, cocktail bar, bao and tacos," 21 Aug. 2019 House specialties are a whole beer-can-style chicken, smoked salmon, smoked 2-pound turkey leg, smoked jackfruit and whole Bahamian-style red snapper. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019

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“Jackfruit.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jackfruit. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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