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durian

du·ri·an [ dree ən, dree n ] (plural du·ri·ans or du·ri·an)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. strong-smelling fruit: a foul-smelling but deliciously flavored fruit

2. tree with foul-smelling fruit: the tree that bears durians. Native to: tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia.  Latin name Durio zibethinus.

[Late 16th century. < Malay< duri "thorn, prickle"]
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