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akee

DEFINITIONS OF: akee

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n widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh

Synonyms:
Blighia sapida, akee tree
Type of:
fruit tree
tree bearing edible fruit

n red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe

Synonyms:
ackee
Type of:
edible fruit
edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh
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