durion

A noun referring to a tree native to southeastern Asia that produces an edible oval fruit with a hard, spiny rind.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un arbre d'Asie du Sud-Est et son fruit comestible de forme ovale, à la peau dure et épineuse.

1. Tropical tree B2 formal

   A large tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its large, spiny fruit.

   • The durion tree can grow up to 50 meters tall.
   • Farmers cultivate durion trees in Malaysia and Indonesia.
   • The durion tree requires a tropical climate to thrive.

   🇫🇷Durian (arbre tropical)

   Synonymes: durian

2. Edible fruit B2 formal

   The oval fruit of the durion tree, with a hard, spiny rind and a distinctive strong odor.

   • The durion fruit is known for its pungent smell.
   • Many people love the creamy texture of durion flesh.
   • Durion is often banned in public places due to its strong odor.

   🇫🇷Fruit du durian

   Synonymes: durian