durian

/door-ee-uhn, -ahn/US // ˈdʊər i ən, -ˌɑn //UK // (ˈdjʊərɪən) //

榴莲,榴梿,榴槤,榴弹

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : the edible fruit of a tree, Durio zibethinus, of the bombax family, of southeastern Asia, having a hard, prickly rind, a highly flavored, pulpy flesh, and an unpleasant odor.
- : the tree itself.

The licorice discourse is more like those around durian or Marmite, foods that have strong, pungent flavors that people either love or hate.
Native to Southeast Asia, and wildly revered, durian is often labeled an “exotic” fruit.
Once I even got a Durian—Asian fruit notorious for smelling like a sweaty sock—which did not make me popular that month.
The durian (Durio zibethinus) is also peculiar to the Malayan countries.
We bought yesterday in Penang a durian, which we experimented upon to-day.
These durians are not to be surpassed— Ta lawan-lah buah durian ini.
The durian seeds, when roasted, make an excellent substitute for chestnuts.
Marched in a south direction and crossed Ayer Tubbu, passing a number of durian trees on its bank.