jackfruit

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒakfruːt/

noun

  • a fast-growing tropical Asian tree related to the breadfruit.
    • Artocarpus heterophyllus, family Moraceae
  • the very large edible fruit of the jackfruit tree, resembling a breadfruit and important as food in the tropics.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Portuguese jaca (from Malayalam chakka) + fruit