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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh;
[syn: akee, akee tree, Blighia sapida]

2. red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe;
[syn: ackee, akee]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

akee \akee\ n.
   a tree (Blighia sapida) widely cultivated in tropical and
   subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful
   fruits; introduced in Jamaica by Captain Bligh of the HMS
   Bounty.

   Syn: akee tree.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   2. red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; the
      flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe.

   Syn: ackee
        [WordNet 1.5]