Definitions for durian
ˈdʊər i ənduri·an

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. durian, durion, durian tree, Durio zibethinusnoun

   tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind

2. duriannoun

   huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. duriannoun

   Any of several trees, genus Durio, of southeast Asia.

2. duriannoun

   The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its unpleasant odor.

3. Etymology: From durian, duri + -an.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Durian

   The durian (, ) is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognised Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit. Durio zibethinus, native to Borneo and Sumatra, is the only species available in the international market. It has over 300 named varieties in Thailand and 100 in Malaysia, as of 1987. Other species are sold in their local regions. Durians are commonly associated with Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Named in some regions as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 inches) long and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs 1 to 3 kilograms (2 to 7 pounds). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species. An acquired taste, some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering and unpleasant. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odour, which may linger for several days, has led certain hotels and public transportation services in Southeast Asia to ban the fruit. The nineteenth-century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace described its flesh as "a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds". The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness, and it is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and sweet desserts in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked.

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1. durian

   A durian is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, known for its large size, formidable thorny husk, and unique odor which is often intense and disliked by some individuals. It has a rich, sweet, custard-like pulp which is consumed as a dessert in its native region. It is the fruit of several tree species that belong to the genus Durio.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Duriannoun

   alt. of Durion

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Durian

   The durian is the fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio and the family Malvaceae. Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres long and 15 centimetres in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms. Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the colour of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species. The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour that is strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as pleasantly fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and revolting. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as almonds, rotten onions, turpentine, raw sewage. The persistence of its odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia. The durian, native to southeast Asia has been known to the Western world for about 600 years. The nineteenth-century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace famously described its flesh as "a rich custard highly flavoured with almonds". The flesh can be consumed at various stages of ripeness, and it is used to flavour a wide variety of savoury and sweet edibles in Southeast Asian cuisines. The seeds can also be eaten when cooked.

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

1. Durian

   dū′ri-an, n. a lofty Indian and Malayan fruit-tree (genus Durio), with leaves resembling those of the cherry, and large bunches of pale-yellow flowers.—Also Dū′rion. [Malay duryon.]

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

1. DURIAN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Durian is ranked #74375 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Durian surname appeared 260 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Durian.
   
   79.2% or 206 total occurrences were White.
   10.3% or 27 total occurrences were Asian.
   6.5% or 17 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3.4% or 9 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Edible Fruit
   • Fruit Tree

Anagrams for durian »

1. diurna

2. danuri

3. durani

4. dunair

5. durain

How to pronounce durian?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of durian in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of durian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of durian in a Sentence

1. Tran Dinh Trong:

   There’s no more land and durian and macadamia are more profitable.

2. Che Long Che Ali:

   We will march to submit a memorandum to parliament ... I'm doing this for myself and all future generations to fight for our environment, my durian trees didn't fruit last year. Our rivers and the air we breathe are polluted. People have fallen sick.

3. Che Long Che Ali:

   My durian trees didn't fruit last year. Our rivers and the air we breathe are polluted. People have fallen sick.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=durian
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Durian
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durian
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/durian
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=durian
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=durian
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html