durian Meaning & Definition
/ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/
What Does Durian Mean?
Durian is a noun that means Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia. It can also mean The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.
Durian: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | durion, durio zibethinus and durian tree |
| Plural | durians |
Durian Definition (Noun)
- Any of several trees, genus Durio, of Southeast Asia.
- The spiky edible fruit of this tree, known for its strong taste and very strong, unpleasant odor.
- A deep, rich yellow colour, like that of durian flesh (also called durian yellow).
durian:
Noun
- A yellow colour, like that of durian flesh (also called durian yellow).
Synonyms of Durian
Durian synonyms and antonyms →Durian in a Sentence
durian:
Word Forms & Grammar
durian (countable and uncountable, plural durians)
Words That Rhyme With Durian
Origin of Durian
From Malay durian, ultimately from Proto-Austronesian *duRi (“thorn”). Doublet of iwi, from Māori.
How Do You Say Durian?
The standard pronunciation of durian is /ˈdʊə.ɹɪən/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dʊə).
Quick Answers About Durian
What part of speech is durian?
Durian is a noun.
What is another word for durian?
Close synonyms of durian are durion, durio zibethinus and durian tree. See the full list of durian synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of durian?
The plural of durian is durians.