Artocarpus
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A group of tropical evergreen trees like jackfruit and breadfruit
- noun
- /ˌɑːrtəˈkɑːrpəs/
- Specialized
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Artocarpus
- The Artocarpus genus includes the popular fruit trees like breadfruit and jackfruit.
Examples
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Many species of Artocarpus are valued for their large, edible fruits and durability.
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Artocarpus pubescens
Academic text (1993) -
Farmers in tropical regions often cultivate Artocarpus varieties for their nutritious fruits.
Synonyms
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A group of evergreen trees from Asia that includes breadfruit and jackfruit
is the shorter form used without the taxonomic label
Compounds
genus Artocarpus
- Specialized
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A group of evergreen trees from Asia that includes breadfruit and jackfruit
Artocarpus odoratissima
- Specialized
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A tree from the Philippines related to breadfruit that makes sweet edible fruit
Surface Forms
Artocarpus singular
Artocarpi plural
Etymology
Artocarpus comes from the Greek parts artos ('bread') and karpos ('fruit'), so it literally means 'bread-fruit'. That's an easy memory because the name refers to a group of tropical trees that includes the familiar breadfruit and jackfruit.