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Artocarpus odoratissima

Artocarpus odoratissima

9.9
A tree from the Philippines related to breadfruit that makes sweet edible fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Artocarpus odoratissima produces a sweet fruit enjoyed by many in the Philippines.

Examples

  • Farmers are cultivating more Artocarpus odoratissima trees due to increased demand for its fruit.

  • Botanists classify Artocarpus odoratissima as closely related to breadfruit and jackfruit trees.

  • The Artocarpus odoratissima tree can be found in tropical regions.

  • Many people enjoy the fruit of the Artocarpus odoratissima.

  • Farmers are cultivating more Artocarpus odoratissima trees due to increased demand for its fruit.

  • The Artocarpus odoratissima produces a sweet fruit enjoyed by many in the Philippines.

  • Many people enjoy the fruit of the Artocarpus odoratissima during the harvest season.

Synonyms

marang
vsArtocarpus odoratissima
  • Philippine
9.9

A tree from the Philippines that produces sweet-smelling edible fruit

is the scientific Latin name used in formal contexts
marang tree
vsArtocarpus odoratissima
  • Philippine
9.9

A tree from the Philippines that grows large sweet fruit with soft inside

refers specifically to the same species rather than a similar tree

Surface Forms

Artocarpus odoratissima singular
Artocarpus odoratissimas plural

Morphology

Artocarpus + odoratissima

The binomial name gives a clear cue that this is a species in the Artocarpus genus (i.e., a type of tree related to jackfruit/breadfruit), so part of the referent is inferable from the constituent 'Artocarpus'. However, the species epithet 'odoratissima' is Latin and not a standard English word (definition not found), so its precise contribution ('very fragrant') is unlikely to be known to a B1 learner; understanding the full meaning therefore requires taxonomic/Latin knowledge.

Etymology

Artocarpus odoratissima is a scientific name made of two parts. Artocarpus comes from old Greek for 'bread' and 'fruit', and odoratissima is Latin for 'very fragrant', so the name gives the image of a sweet, strongly smelling breadfruit and helps you remember the tree and its fruit.