Artocarpus altilis

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A tropical tree that produces large starchy fruit called breadfruit

noun

Specialized

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The fruit of Artocarpus altilis can be baked, boiled, or fried and used as a staple food.

Examples

The Artocarpus altilis is a vital food source in many Pacific island communities.
The Artocarpus altilis produces large, starchy fruits that are often referred to as breadfruit.
Scientists are studying Artocarpus altilis for its potential use in sustainable agriculture.
The Artocarpus altilis tree thrives in tropical climates.
Many Pacific islands cultivate Artocarpus altilis for its fruit.
On many Pacific islands, traditional dishes frequently include Artocarpus altilis as a key ingredient.
Farmers rely on Artocarpus altilis for its nutritious fruit, which can be harvested year-round.

Synonyms

breadfruit tree

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A tropical tree that makes large starchy fruit that become like bread when cooked

is the botanical species name used for the cultivated fruit tree

Artocarpus communis

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Specialized

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A tropical tree with large starchy fruit like bread

is the cultivated commonly named form grown for that edible fruit

Surface Forms

Artocarpus altilis singular

Artocarpus altilises plural

Morphology

Artocarpus + altilis

This is a Latin binomial scientific name rather than an ordinary compositional English phrase: 'Artocarpus' is a technical genus name and 'altilis' is not a common English word (dictionary entry missing). Even if a learner recognized 'Artocarpus' as a tree genus, the specific species meaning ('breadfruit') depends on botanical knowledge and familiarity with Latin names, so a B1 learner who only knew the constituent forms would not reliably infer the meaning.

Etymology

Artocarpus altilis may come from old words meaning 'bread' and 'fruit', because the tree's large, starchy fruit cooks into a bread-like food; that's why the name points to a tree grown for its edible, staple fruit.