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durion

durion

9.9
A tree in Southeast Asia that grows oval edible fruit with a hard spiny skin
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • The durion tree is prized in Southeast Asia for its unique, spiny fruit.

Examples

  • The spiky durion fruits are harvested when they are fully ripe.

  • The durion is known for its strong smell.

  • Several farmers now cultivate durion as a commercial crop in the region.

  • I tried a durion for the first time yesterday.

  • Several farmers now cultivate durion as a commercial crop in the region.

  • The durion tree is prized in Southeast Asia for its unique, spiny fruit.

  • The spiky durion fruits are harvested when they are fully ripe.

Synonyms

durian
vsdurion
  • Philippine
7.5

A tree from Southeast Asia that grows large spiky fruit

does not state fruit size, just notes edible oval fruit with spiny rind
Durio zibethinus
vsdurion
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree native to Southeast Asia that produces large spiny fruit with a strong smell called durian

is the common word for the tree rather than a species name
durian tree
vsdurion
  • Philippine
6.9

A tree from Southeast Asia that makes large spiky fruits with a strong smell

focuses on the fruit and rind without mentioning the distinctive smell

Surface Forms

durion singular
durions plural

Etymology

Durion comes from the Malay word duri meaning 'thorn' or 'spine'. Because the fruit has a hard, spiky skin, the name gives a clear image to remember the tree and fruit, and English speakers often call the same fruit durian.