(n) widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh, Syn. akee tree, Blighia sapida
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
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 ]