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ackee Definition and Meaning in English (ackee definition)

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Ackee definition: A tropical evergreen tree (Blighia sapida) native to West Africa, cultivated for its edible fruit.

Definitions of Ackee

  1. 1noun

    A tropical evergreen tree (Blighia sapida) native to West Africa, cultivated for its edible fruit.

  2. 2noun

    The pear-shaped fruit of the ackee tree, which is edible when ripe but poisonous if unripe or improperly prepared.

Example Sentences

“Ackee and saltfish is a popular national dish in Jamaica.”

“Only the aril of the ripe ackee fruit is safe to eat.”

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nounackee tree
nounackee pod

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Ackee definition: A tropical evergreen tree (Blighia sapida) native to West Africa, cultivated for its edible fruit.
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'Ackee' translates to 'ackee' in English. Ackee definition: A tropical evergreen tree (Blighia sapida) native to West Africa, cultivated for its edible fruit.
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