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Definition of cempedak

cempedak

/ˌtʃɛmpəˈdɑːk/
cem · pe · dak
Plural:cempedaks
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cempedak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The large, fleshy, edible fruit of a Southeast Asian tree belonging to the fig family, closely related to the jackfruit but typically smaller, with a softer texture and a much stronger, sweeter aroma.

Example

"At the night market in Kuala Lumpur, we tried freshly fried cempedak, which had an intensely sweet and pungent flavor."

2

The tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia that produces the cempedak fruit.

Example

"The cempedak thrives in the tropical climates of Malaysia and Indonesia, often cultivated in mixed orchard systems alongside durian and rambutan."

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cement
cementlike
cemetery
cempedak
censor
censorable
censorship

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Malay 'cempedak'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cempedak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cempedak
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