durian
/ˈdjuːrɪən/noun
1
- an oval spiny tropical fruit containing a creamy pulp. Despite its fetid smell it is highly esteemed for its flavour.榴莲果。
2
- （亦作 durian tree）the large tree that bears this fruit, native to Malaysia.榴莲树（原产于马来西亚）。
2.1
- Durio zibethinus, family Bombaceae.拉丁名Durio zibethinus, 木棉科。
词源
late 16th cent.: from Malay durian, from duri'thorn'.