jackfruit
/ˈdʒækfruːt/
noun
- A large tropical fruit with a spiky green or yellow skin and sweet, fibrous yellow flesh, often used in cooking as a meat substitute when unripe.
- We bought a whole jackfruit at the market, and it was huge.
- She made pulled 'pork' sandwiches using young jackfruit.
- Jackfruit is popular in South Asian desserts and curries.