ackee

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Noun ackee has 1 sense

ackee, akee - red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe
--₁ is a kind of edible fruit
--₁ is a part of akee, akee tree, Blighia sapida

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Ackee

Definition:

Ackee is a tropical fruit native to West Africa, but commonly grown and consumed in the Caribbean. It is known for its bright red or yellow pear-shaped fruits, which are not edible when unripe. When cooked, the ripe ackee fruit has a creamy texture and is often used in culinary dishes.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The ripe fruit of the ackee tree.
Adjective: Relating to or associated with the ackee fruit.
Verb: To cook or prepare ackee fruit as a dish.

Sample Sentences:

The ackee fruit is considered a delicacy in Jamaica.
She made a delicious ackee and saltfish dish for breakfast.
The ackee tree in our backyard produces abundant fruit every season.
He enjoys the unique flavor of ackee-infused desserts.