[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]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
akee
n 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]