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Durian

/ˈdʊriən/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Durian

noun

Meaning: The spiky king of fruits with a very strong smell.

Full meaning: A large spiky tropical fruit with strong-smelling flesh.

Phonics sounds: d-u-r-i-a-n — blend them together!

Example: “The durian smell filled the whole lift!”

🇸🇬 Singapore note: Singapore loves durian — the "king of fruits". Many lifts and trains carry "no durian" signs!

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Category: food · Frequency rank: 75 (smaller = more common)