durian
noun/ˈdʊriən/
Frequency rank: #18,983 most common English word
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky shell and a powerful odor, native to Southeast Asia.
Example sentence
During her trip to Southeast Asia, she finally tasted durian for the first time and was shocked by its strong smell.
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