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jack·fruit J0003300 (jăk′fro͞ot′)n.1. A tropical evergreen tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) of South and Southeast Asia, widely cultivated for its very large edible fruits, having pulpy yellow flesh.2. The fruit of this tree. [Portuguese jaca (from Malayalam cakkai) + fruit.]jackfruit (ˈdʒækˌfruːt) or jakfruitn1. (Plants) a tropical Asian moraceous tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus2. (Plants) the edible fruit of this tree, which resembles breadfruit and can weigh up to 27 kilograms (60 pounds)[C19: from Portuguese jaca, from Malayalam cakka]jack•fruit (ˈdʒækˌfrut) n. 1. a large, tropical tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the mulberry family, with glossy leaves. 2. the knobby, yellow, edible fruit of this plant, reaching the size of a watermelon. [1810–20] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | jackfruit - East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seedsArtocarpus heterophyllus, jackfruit treejak, jackfruit, jack - immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roastedArtocarpus, genus Artocarpus - evergreen Asiatic trees now grown through the tropics: breadfruit; jackfruitfruit tree - tree bearing edible fruit | | 2. | jackfruit - immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roastedjak, jackedible fruit - edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet fleshArtocarpus heterophyllus, jackfruit, jackfruit tree - East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seeds | Translationsjackfruit jackfruit jackfruitLargest fruit in the world... can weigh up to 80 lbs! It looks looks like a giant dinosaur egg with short, thorny spines on it, up to 3 ft long! (1m) The orange flesh is sweet and tart, like a cross between a mango and peach. High in fiber. Seeds edible also. Actually related to mulberries somehow. High in vitamin C for virus and bacteria protection, white blood cell support, rich in phytonutrients, lignans, isoflavones and saponins which have anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. Anti-ulcer properties, helps constipation, cleaning colon. Used for healthy eyes,(macular degeneration, night blindness), skin, energy, heart support, blood pressure, asthma, bones, osteoporosis, anemia, thyroid, hormone production. Used as meat replacement (main course) by many.jackfruit
Synonyms for jackfruitnoun East Indian tree cultivated for its immense edible fruit and seedsSynonyms- Artocarpus heterophyllus
- jackfruit tree
Related Words- jak
- jackfruit
- jack
- Artocarpus
- genus Artocarpus
- fruit tree
noun immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruitSynonymsRelated Words- edible fruit
- Artocarpus heterophyllus
- jackfruit
- jackfruit tree
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