Associations to the word «Akee»

Noun

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Wiktionary

AKEE, noun. A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
AKEE, noun. The fruit of the tree, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.

Dictionary definition

AKEE, noun. Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh.
AKEE, noun. Red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe.

Wise words

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