durian

du·ri·an

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Definitions of durian word

noun durian the edible fruit of a tree, Durio zibethinus, of the bombax family, of southeastern Asia, having a hard, prickly rind, a highly flavored, pulpy flesh, and an unpleasant odor. 1
noun durian the tree itself. 1
noun durian An oval spiny tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp. Despite its fetid smell, it is highly esteemed for its flavor. 1
noun durian a SE Asian bombacaceous tree, Durio zibethinus, having very large oval fruits with a hard spiny rind containing seeds surrounded by edible evil-smelling aril 0
noun durian the fruit of this tree, which has an offensive smell but a pleasant taste: supposedly an aphrodisiac 0
noun durian the oval, spiny, edible fruit of an East Indian tree (Durio zibethinus) of the bombax family 0

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Malay: a fruit with spiky skin, equivalent to duri thorn + -an nominalizer suffix

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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