Definitions of "Breadfruit"

1. Breadfruit

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English Translation

Breadfruit

Definition

A large, round fruit that’s eaten cooked, often roasted or fried.

Example Sentences

Patois: Breadfruit roast pon di fire taste good.
English: Roasted breadfruit on the fire tastes good.

Related Words

Pear , Tambrin , Panganat , June plum ,

posted by anonymous on July 6, 2024

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Other Definitions of "Breadfruit"

2. Breadfruit

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Definition

A large, round starchy fruit

Example Sentences

Patois: Roast breadfruit taste sweet.
English: Roasted breadfruit tastes sweet.

Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,

posted by anonymous on May 29, 2024

3. Breadfruit

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English Translation

Breadfruit

Definition

A large round starchy fruit

Example Sentences

Patois: Roast di breadfruit pon di fire.
English: Roast the breadfruit on the fire.

Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,

posted by anonymous on May 8, 2024

4. Breadfruit (Noun)

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The breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) is a large tree that grows up to 70 feet tall and is native to the South Pacific Islands. It was introduced to Jamaica in 1793 by Captain William Bligh of the HMS Bounty. Bligh had been sent on a mission by the British government to bring breadfruit plants to the Caribbean in order to provide a cheap and nutritious food source for the enslaved Africans who worked on the sugar plantations.

Related Words

Abeng , Accompong , Ackee , ADELPHI ,

posted by anonymous on November 19, 2023

5. Breadfruit (Noun)

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Definition

Breadfruit is a starchy fruit with a potato-like texture, often roasted, boiled, or fried as a delicious Jamaican staple.

Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,

posted by anonymous on July 21, 2023

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