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Definition of: durian
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(d
r′ē·ən) noun
1. A tall forest tree (Durio zibethinus) cultivated throughout the Malay Peninsula.
2. The fruit of this tree, often ten inches in length with thick, spiny rind, and custard-like pulp having a fetid odor. The seeds are eaten roasted like chestnuts. Also du′ri·on. [<Malay <duri a thorn]
(The tree about 80 feet in height)
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