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jackfruit in Malay

nangka

/ˈd͡ʒækˌfɹuːt/

jackfruit in Malay: nangka. In English, jackfruit means a tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.

Malay words for jackfruit

the fruit
nangka

English meaning of jackfruit

  1. noun A tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.
  2. noun The large fruit from this tree.

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Questions about jackfruit in Malay

What is the meaning of jackfruit in Malay?
Jackfruit in Malay is nangka.
Apakah maksud jackfruit dalam bahasa Melayu?
Jackfruit: nangka.
What does jackfruit mean in English?
Jackfruit means a tree, Artocarpus heterophyllus, of the Moraceae family, which produces edible fruit.

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