Akee Definition

akee
noun
  1. widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh
  2. red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe

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