noun
jackfruit
Jackfruit (noun) means a tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
noun
1
A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
2
The big fruit that grows on this tree.
"Some fun meatless recipes include jackfruit sandwiches in place of pulled pork; black bean meatless balls or eggplant and shiitake “meatballs.”"
— Lisa Drayer, How to eat less meat and more plants (2020)
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Etymology
Formed from jack (“jackfruit”), from Portuguese jaca (“jackfruit”), from Malayalam ചക്ക (cakka) / Tamil சக்கை (cakkai), and fruit.
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What is the meaning of jackfruit?
"jackfruit" (noun) means a tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
What is another word for jackfruit?
Other words for "jackfruit" include jak, jack.
What are the different meanings of jackfruit?
"jackfruit" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit; 2. The big fruit that grows on this tree.
