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ackee

ac·kee

UK/ˈækiː/ US/əˈkiː/ uncommon

noun

1.

red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe

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Origin

Borrowed from Akan akye.

Phrases

  • ackee and saltfish

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