durian
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• noun
A large, heavily spined tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia (genus Durio), notorious for its deeply pungent, divisive odor and rich, custard-like sweet flesh.
"Often referred to as the king of fruits, the durian is banned on public transport in several Asian cities due to its overpowering smell."
A large, evergreen tropical tree of the mallow family (Malvaceae, genus Durio) native to Southeast Asian rainforests, cultivated for its distinctive, thorny fruit.
"The farmer planted a new grove of durians, knowing it would take several years before the trees began to bear fruit."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Malay word 'durian', derived from 'duri' meaning 'thorn' or 'spike', and the noun-forming suffix '-an', literally translating to 'thorny object'.
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