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Definition of duku

duku

/ˈduː.kuː/
du · ku
Plural:dukus
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duku Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The small, round, edible fruit of a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, characterized by a pale brownish-yellow leathery skin, translucent sweet segments, and a slightly bitter seed.

Example

"During our trip to Malaysia, we bought a fresh bunch of dukus from the local night market."

2

A tropical fruit tree native to the humid environments of Southeast Asia that bears the duku fruit, belonging to the mahogany family.

Example

"The farmer planted several duku saplings in the orchard, hoping for a rich harvest in a few years."

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• Rhymes for duku

• Nearby Words

duke
dukedom
dukes
duku
dulce
dulce river
dulcet

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Malay 'duku', referring to the tree and its fruit which are native to Southeast Asia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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