breadfruit (Meaning)
breadfruit (n)
native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like bread
a large round seedless or seeded fruit with a texture like bread; eaten boiled or baked or roasted or ground into flour; the roasted seeds resemble chestnuts
breadfruit (n.)
The fruit of a tree (Artocarpus incisa) found in the islands of the Pacific, esp. the South Sea islands. It is of a roundish form, from four to six or seven inches in diameter, and, when baked, somewhat resembles bread, and is eaten as food, whence the name.
The tree itself, which is one of considerable size, with large, lobed leaves. Cloth is made from the bark, and the timber is used for many purposes. Called also breadfruit tree and bread tree.
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breadfruit Sentence Examples
- In the tropical forest, the breadfruit trees bore ripe breadfruit, ready for harvest.
- The indigenous people relied on breadfruit as a staple food source during the dry season.
- The breadfruit, with its starchy flesh, provided sustenance for generations on the island.
- The chef prepared a delectable dish using roasted breadfruit as the main ingredient.
- Explorers marveled at the abundance of breadfruit trees on the uncharted island.
- The texture of baked breadfruit resembles that of potatoes, making it a versatile ingredient in various cuisines.
- Local folklore tells stories of how the breadfruit tree was a gift from the gods to ensure the people's survival.
- As the ship docked on the island, the crew eagerly gathered breadfruit to replenish their provisions.
- The breadfruit's high nutritional value made it a prized commodity for trade among neighboring islands.
- Every year, the villagers celebrated the breadfruit harvest with festivities and feasts.
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native to Pacific islands and having edible fruit with a texture like bread, a large round seedless or seeded fruit with a texture like bread; eaten boiled or b
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In the tropical forest, the breadfruit trees bore ripe breadfruit, ready for harvest.
The indigenous people relied on breadfruit as a staple food source during the dry season.
The breadfruit, with its starchy flesh, provided sustenance for generations on the island.
The chef prepared a delectable dish using roasted breadfruit as the main ingredient.
