A durian is a large tropicalgrowing or found in warm regions near the equator fruit from Southeast Asia, known for its spikycovered with sharp points or projections shell and very strong smell. The word can also refer to the tree that producesmakes or causes something to exist or be available the fruit.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈdʊriən/
Easy pronunciation: DOOR-ee-uhn (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
The fruit, not the tree.
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Durian Meaning
a big spiky fruit from Southeast Asia
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large tropical fruit from Southeast Asia with a hard, spiny rind and strong smell
Example: She bought a durian from the market to try for the first time.
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Other Meanings of Durian
Meaning 2
the tree that grows durians
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the Southeast Asian tree that produces durians
Example: The durian tree grows in warm, wet climates.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- durian tree — Direct name for the tree sense.
- durio zibethinus — Scientific name for the common durian tree species.
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Durian Synonyms
the tree that produces durians
- durian tree
- durio zibethinus
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use durian to mean the tree, but the most common meaning is the fruit.
- Durian is not usually used for something merely related to the fruit; it names the fruit or the tree itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does durian mean?
Durian usually means the large Southeast Asian fruit with a hard, spiny shell and a very strong smell. It can also mean the tree that grows the fruit.
What are the synonyms of durian?
For the tree sense, durian tree and durio zibethinus are the closest listed terms. There are no strong everyday synonyms for the fruit sense.
Is durian a fruit or a tree?
It can be both, but it most often means the fruit.
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