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jackfruit

jack·fruit [ ˈjak-ˌfrüt]

jackfruit

noun

[ˈjak-ˌfrüt]

Definition of jackfruit

: a large tropical Asian tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) related to the breadfruit that yields a fine-grained yellow wood and immense fruits which contain an edible pulp and nutritious seeds
also : its fruit

Recent Examples on the Web

//Tastea offers mix-in options such as lychee, jackfruit, and aloe vera, which deliver the same eating-while-drinking satisfaction of the tapioca pearls in traditional boba drinks.
— Los Angeles Times, "8 boba spots in the SGV," 2 Oct. 2019
//House specialties are a whole beer-can-style chicken, smoked salmon, smoked 2-pound turkey leg, smoked jackfruit and whole Bahamian-style red snapper.
— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019
//Customers can buy plates of warm jackfruit tacos topped with diced mango and cilantro.
— Kavita Daswani, Los Angeles Times, "This DTLA bodega is hip, healthy and millennial-friendly. The twist? It’s also affordable," 14 Sep. 2019
//House specialties are a whole beer-can-style chicken, smoked salmon, smoked 2-pound turkey leg, smoked jackfruit and whole Bahamian-style red snapper.
— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019
//The vegan jackfruit sandwich also has a nice smoke to it but could use a little more seasoning.
— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019
//Expect items from the truck's Asian-fusion menu, including a classic pork belly bao and vegan sloppy joe made with jackfruit, along with several new bao creations, small plates and soups.
— Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "Rice Village's Politan Row adds coffeehouse, cocktail bar, bao and tacos," 21 Aug. 2019
//House specialties are a whole beer-can-style chicken, smoked salmon, smoked 2-pound turkey leg, smoked jackfruit and whole Bahamian-style red snapper.
— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "5 to try: New North County restaurants for Mexican, Mediterranean and more," 22 Aug. 2019
//Large yellow jackfruit grow like Chinese lanterns among loquat and clove trees, pepper vines and coffee plants.
— The Economist, "The murky world of Madagascar’s roaring vanilla trade," 5 July 2019

First Known Use of jackfruit

1681, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jackfruit

Portuguese jaca jackfruit, from Malayalam cakka

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