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breadfruit [ˈbrɛdˌfruːt] n pl -fruits, -fruit
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a moraceous tree, Artocarpus communis (or A. altilis), of the Pacific Islands, having large round edible starchy usually seedless, fruit 2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the fruit of this tree, which is eaten baked or roasted and has a texture like bread ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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| Later, after what had been to him a terrible journey of miles, when he collapsed in front of the devil-devil house in the shadow of the breadfruit tree, she had shown very lively ideas on the matter of retaining possession of him. I had seen a sailor who had visited that very island, and he told me that it was the custom, when a great battle had been gained there, to barbecue all the slain in the yard or garden of the victor; and then, one by one, they were placed in great wooden trenchers, and garnished round like a pilau, with breadfruit and cocoanuts; and with some parsley in their mouths, were sent round with the victor's compliments to all his friends, just as though these presents were so many Christmas turkeys. Coconut palms, banana trees, and lofty breadfruit trees gave food and sun-shelter. |
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