Meaning & use
akee
An alternate spelling of "ackee," a tropical fruit that is the national fruit of Jamaica and toxic if eaten unripe.
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Cooks must wait for the akee pods to open naturally before the fruit is safe to eat.
Akee and saltfish is often served as Jamaica's national dish.
A note on using this word
The more common spelling in dictionaries and cookbooks is "ackee"; unripe akee contains a natural toxin and must never be eaten.
Words with a similar meaning
ackee
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