ackee.
A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
Meaning & usage
A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
The fruit of the tree, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.
Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Akan akye.
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