Definition of durian Durian

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Noun

Plural: durians

durian - tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind
  durion, durian tree, Durio zibethinus
  fruit tree tree bearing edible fruit
  durio, genus durio a genus of tall Asian trees of the family Bombacaceae
durian - huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts
  edible fruit edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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  • durian (Noun)
    Any of several trees, genus , of southeast Asia.
  • durian (Noun)
    The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its unpleasant odor.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • durian (n.)
    Alt. of Durion

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • durian
    The fruit of various trees of the genus Durio found throughout Southeast Asia.

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  • A durian is a fruit with a strong smell. Many people do not like the smell, but its flavour is loved by some people, especially in Southeast Asia. Its flavour has been compared to custard.

    Appearance.

    The fruit can grow up to 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, and usually weighs one to three kg (2 to 7 lb).

    Durian is a tropical fruit. It grows only in humid, hot places. Because of its smell being hard to get rid of, it is not allowed in most hotels and public transportation in Southeast Asia. The flesh is used for many dishes in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked.

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