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Definition of ackee

ackee

/ˈæ.kiː/
ack · ee
Plural:ackees
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• noun

1

The bright red, pear-shaped fruit of a tropical tree, native to West Africa and widely consumed as a staple in Jamaica, which must be fully ripe before cooking to avoid toxicity.

Example

"For breakfast, they prepared a traditional Jamaican dish of ackee and saltfish."

2

A tropical evergreen tree of the soapberry family (Blighia sapida), native to West Africa and extensively cultivated in the Caribbean for its edible fruit.

Example

"The ackee thrives in tropical climates and can grow up to thirty feet tall."

• Rhymes for ackee

• Nearby Words

acidly
acidness
ack
ackee
ackie monitor
acknowledge
acknowledged

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Akan (Twi) word 'akye'. The plant was brought to Jamaica from West Africa in the 18th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ackee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ackee
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