Definition of Akee

1. Noun. Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh.

Exact synonyms: Akee Tree, Blighia Sapida
Terms within: Ackee
Generic synonyms: Fruit Tree
Group relationships: Blighia, Genus Blighia

2. Noun. Red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe.
Exact synonyms: Ackee
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Akee Tree, Blighia Sapida

Definition of Akee

1. Noun. A tropical evergreen tree (''Blighia sapida'') related to the lychee and longan. ¹

2. Noun. The fruit of the ackee, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Akee

1. a tropical tree [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Akee

akasha
akashic
akataphasia
akathisia
akathisias
akathisic
akatoreite
akdalaite
akdalaites
ake
akeake
akebia
aked
akedah
akedahs
akee (current term)
akee tree
akees
akela
akelas
akembe
aken
akene
akenes
akeni
akenned
akenness
akenning
akens
akepiro

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