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ackee
AK-ee · noun · informal
Jamaica's national fruit (in ackee & saltfish)
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A red-podded fruit, the national fruit of Jamaica, cooked with saltfish for the national dish. Toxic if unripe.
“Sunday mawnin mean ackee an' saltfish.”
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ackee In A Sentence
Sunday mawnin mean ackee an' saltfish.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, from the West African (Akan) 'ankye'.
People Also Ask
What is ackee?
Ackee is a red-podded fruit, the national fruit of Jamaica, cooked with saltfish to make the national dish.
Where does the word ackee come from?
It comes from the West African Akan word 'ankye', reflecting the fruit's African origins.
Is ackee poisonous?
Unripe ackee is toxic and must not be eaten; it is only safe once the pods open naturally and it is properly prepared.
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