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jackfruit

jackf·ruit

UK/ˈd͡ʒækˌfɹuːt/ US/ˈd͡ʒækˌfɹʷʊu̯t/ uncommon

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immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit of; its seeds are commonly roasted

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Origin

From jack (“jackfruit”), from Portuguese jaca (“jackfruit”), from Malayalam ചക്ക (cakka) / Tamil சக்கை (cakkai), + fruit.

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