Definition of "durian" [du•ri•an]

• A tree (Durio zibethinus) of southeast Asia, bearing edible fruit. (noun)
• The fruit of this plant, having a hard, prickly rind and soft pulp with an offensive odor but a pleasant taste. (noun)

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• "Available in durian flavor or pandan/coconut, even my 4 year old lily-white stepson likes them."
• "I also have never successfully tracked down a durian from a reputable source."
• "Horns, at that time sounded from all directions and Kumpee, the fetid one, at times irascibly chewed the fetid fruit called durian or slowly slurped from the beer can in his hands allowing the liquid in his mouth to spread and re-spread before swallowing."