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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDurian
Pronunciation / Transliteration: duˈʁi̯an
"Die Durianfrucht hat einen sehr starken und einzigartigen Geruch."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The large, spiny, edible fruit of a tropical southeast Asian tree, known for its tough, prickly husk and strong, distinctive odor.
"Many public transit systems in Southeast Asia ban passengers from carrying fresh durian due to its potent smell." - 2
The tropical tree (Durio zibethinus) that produces this fruit.
"The farmer planted several durian trees along the edge of the orchard to take advantage of the monsoon rains."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Malay 'duri', meaning 'thorn', combined with the nominal suffix '-an'. The term entered European languages via Portuguese trade and exploration in Southeast Asia during the late 16th century, originally describing the characteristic thorny husk of the tropical fruit.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Durian" is said worldwide
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durian
Transliteration: dy.ʁjɑ̃
"Le durian est souvent qualifié de roi des fruits en Asie du Sud-Est."
Durian
Transliteration: duˈʁi̯an
"Die Durianfrucht hat einen sehr starken und einzigartigen Geruch."
durian
Transliteration: duˈri.an
"Il durian è un frutto tropicale molto popolare ma dal profumo intenso."
durian
Transliteration: duˈɾjan
"El durian es conocido tanto por su sabor cremoso como por su olor penetrante."
durião
Transliteration: duɾiˈɐ̃w̃
"O durião é um fruto exótico originário do Sudeste Asiático."
डurian
Transliteration: duriyan
Script: डूरियन
"डूरियन अपने तेज गंध के लिए जाना जाता है।"
榴莲
Transliteration: liúlián
"榴莲被誉为热带水果之王。"
두리안
Transliteration: durian
"두리안은 냄새는 독특하지만 맛이 부드럽습니다."
ドリアン
Transliteration: dorian
"ドリアンは果物の王様とも呼ばれています。"
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