AKEE
Scrabble letter values: A1K5E1E1 = 8
Definition
- noun widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits. — synonyms: akee_tree, Blighia_sapida
- noun red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds. — synonyms: ackee
Examples
- “introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh”
- “flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe”
- “Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish.”