durian

English

/ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/, /ˈdʊə.ɹi.ən/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia.
  • The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.
  • A yellow colour, like that of durian flesh (also called durian yellow).

Etymology

Borrowed from Malay durian derived from Proto-Austronesian *duʀi (thorn).

Origin

Proto-Austronesian

*duʀi

Gloss

thorn

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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