akee

Definitions of akee

1. noun

   widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh
   synonyms: Blighia sapida, akee tree

   type of:

   fruit tree

   tree bearing edible fruit
2. noun

   red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe
   synonyms: ackee

   type of:

   edible fruit

   edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh