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Artocarpus

Artocarpus

9.9
A group of tropical evergreen trees like jackfruit and breadfruit
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrtəˈkɑːrpəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Artocarpus genus includes the popular fruit trees like breadfruit and jackfruit.

Examples

  • Many species of Artocarpus are valued for their large, edible fruits and durability.

  • Artocarpus pubescens

    Academic text (1993)

  • Farmers in tropical regions often cultivate Artocarpus varieties for their nutritious fruits.

Synonyms

genus Artocarpus
vsArtocarpus
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of evergreen trees from Asia that includes breadfruit and jackfruit

is the shorter form used without the taxonomic label

Compounds

Artocarpus odoratissima
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the Philippines related to breadfruit that makes sweet edible fruit

Artocarpus heterophyllus
  • Specialized
9.8

A tropical tree that has very large fruit you can eat

genus Artocarpus
  • Specialized
9.3

A group of evergreen trees from Asia that includes breadfruit and jackfruit

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.