Durian Definition

do͝orē-ən, -än, dyo͝or-
durians
noun
durians
The oval, spiny, edible fruit of an East Indian tree (Durio zibethinus) of the bombax family.
Webster's New World
The tree.
Webster's New World
The fruit of this plant, having a hard prickly rind and soft pulp with a strong odor.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • durion
  • Durio zibethinus
  • durian tree

Other Word Forms of Durian

Noun

Singular:
durian
Plural:
durians

Origin of Durian

  • Malay from duri thorn

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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