Definition of Ackee

1. Noun. Red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe.

Exact synonyms: Akee
Generic synonyms: Edible Fruit
Group relationships: Akee, Akee Tree, Blighia Sapida

Definition of Ackee

1. Noun. Variant form of akee. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ackee

1. akee [n -S] - See also: akee

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ackee

acinous cell
acinous gland
acinus
acipenser
acipenserine
acipimox
acise
acises
acitretin
aciurgies
aciurgy
acivicin
ack-ack
ack-ack gun
ack-acks
ackee (current term)
ackee poisoning
ackees
acker
ackers
acknew
acknow
acknowelege
acknowing
acknowledg
acknowledge
acknowledge the corn
acknowledgeable
acknowledged
acknowledgedly

Literary usage of Ackee

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Cumberland's British Theatre: With Remarks, Biographical and Critical by John Cumberland (1828)
"ackee O! And whisker'd dons are fast asleep, When the moon shines o'er the ... ackee O ! ackee O ! Glances sly between them pass, » Black lad whispers to ..."

2. A Taste of Jamaica by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (1999)
"ackee. This is the essential ingredient in the national dish, ackee and saltfish. ... ackee-Mackerel Mousse with Toasted Almonds served on Fried Breadfruit, ..."

3. Jamaica Alive! by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"For breakfast, the national dish is ackee and salt fish ackee is a small fruit that ... ackee is cooked and resembles (and tastes much like) scrambled eggs. ..."

4. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of Appeals of the State by New York (State). Court of Appeals, Emerson Willard Keyes (1867)
"The statement upon which the judgment was entered was in these words: " JAMES ackee ) JAMES A. ackee. ) 1)s. >• " I hereby confess judgment in this action ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Jamaica by Paris Permenter (2005)
"ackee. This is the essential ingredient in the national breakfast dish of Jamaica, ackee and ... WARNING: The ackee must be picked by someone knowledgeable; ..."

6. Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"For breakfast, the national dish is ackee and saltfish. ackee is a small fruit that is harvested only when it bursts and reveals its black seeds; ..."

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