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durian

/ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/

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What does durian mean?

noun

  1. Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia.
  2. The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.
  3. A deep, rich yellow colour, like that of durian flesh (also called durian yellow).
More meanings (3)

proper noun

  1. A barangay of San Fernando, Bukidnon, Philippines.
  2. A barangay of Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, Philippines.
  3. A barangay of Picong, Lanao del Sur, Philippines.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈdʊə.ɹiˌɑn/
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During the months of December and January the jungle fruits -- the durian, rambutan, mangosteen, lansat, mango, and numerous small sour fruits (Pl.
Charles Hose; William McDougallThe Pagan Tribes of Borneo A Description of Their Physical Moral and Intellectual Condition, with Some Discussion of Their Ethnic RelationsProject Gutenberg ebook #3307
One single durian can poison out a ship with its hideous odour, yet those able to overcome its revolting smell declare the flavour of the fruit to be absolutely delicious.
Frederic, Lord HamiltonHere, There and EverywhereProject Gutenberg ebook #6368