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durian

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Noun — A large tropical fruit from Southeast Asia, covered in a thick, spiky husk, prized by fans for its rich, custard-like flesh but notorious for its overpowering smell.

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Etymology

From Malay durian, built from duri ("thorn") plus a suffix — a nod to the fruit's spiky shell.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “durian” mean?

The word “durian” means a large tropical fruit from Southeast Asia, covered in a thick, spiky husk, prized by fans for its rich, custard-like flesh but notorious for its overpowering smell. In plain terms, a spiky Southeast Asian fruit famous for smelling terrible but tasting (to fans) amazing.

How do you pronounce “durian”?

“Durian” is pronounced DOOR-reern (/ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “durian” in a sentence?

Here is “durian” used in a sentence: “Many hotels in Southeast Asia ban durian because the smell lingers for days.”

What part of speech is “durian”?

“Durian” is a noun.

Where does the word “durian” come from?

The word “durian” comes from Malay. From Malay durian, built from duri ("thorn") plus a suffix — a nod to the fruit's spiky shell.

How many meanings does “durian” have?

“Durian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large tropical fruit from Southeast Asia, covered in a thick, spiky husk, prized by fans for its rich, custard-like flesh but notorious for its overpowering smell.

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