durian
2 synonyms for durian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
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.
Synonyms
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durion
durian tree
How to use durian
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
durian smell
ripe durian
durian fruit
Etymology
From Malay durian, built from duri ("thorn") plus a suffix — a nod to the fruit's spiky shell.
Full origin of durian →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.
