Definitions for akee
əˈkiakee

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. akee, akee tree, Blighia sapidanoun

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

2. ackee, akeenoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. akeenoun

   A tropical evergreen tree (Blighia sapida) related to the lychee and longan.

2. akeenoun

   The fruit of the ackee, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. akee

   The ackee, also known as ankye, achee, akee, ackee apple or ayee (Blighia sapida) is a fruit of the Sapindaceae (soapberry) family, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa. The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, in 1793. The English common name is derived from the West African Akan akye fufo.Although having a long-held reputation as being poisonous with potential fatalities, the fruit arils are renowned as delicious when ripe, prepared properly and cooked and are a feature of various Caribbean cuisines. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is considered a delicacy.

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1. akee

   Akee is a tropical fruit native to West Africa, specifically Ghana. It is well-known as the national fruit of Jamaica where it is also grown widely. It is popular for its buttery and delicate taste and is often used in various dishes. The fruit is pear shaped with soft red skin, which, when opened, reveals three large black seeds and a creamy yellow flesh. It is important to note that only the yellow flesh is edible; the red skin and black seeds are highly poisonous. This fruit is rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Akee

   a-kē′, n. the fruit of a small African sapindaceous tree, now common in the West Indies.

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1. AKEE

   What does AKEE stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the AKEE acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. AKEE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Akee is ranked #148347 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Akee surname appeared 111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Akee.
   
   35.1% or 39 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   18.9% or 21 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   18% or 20 total occurrences were White.
   17.1% or 19 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Edible Fruit
   • Fruit Tree

How to pronounce akee?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say akee in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of akee in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of akee in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=akee
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Akee
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akee
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=akee
6. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html