durian

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Chris Lehrich · I think you're thinking of durian, which is on the list.

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  1. noun A tree (Durio zibethinus) of southeast Asia, bearing edible fruit.
  2. noun The fruit of this plant, having a hard, prickly rind and soft pulp with an offensive odor but a pleasant taste.

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  • Chris Lehrich · I think you're thinking of durian, which is on the list. —  FAZED
  • We shared a few laughs about white guys eating durian, then he got off at Ipoh. —  TravelPod.com Recent Updates
  • Hence, Fama director-general Datuk Mohamed Shariff Abdul Aziz said efforts, including campaigns, to promote the durian were being undertaken to restore the people's enthusiasm for it.
  • (Not that I'd ever eat durian * shudder*). curl ups —  BC Bloggers
  • For readers unfamiliar with durian, have a read of the Wikipedia entry on durian to get an idea. —  The Food Pornographer
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