breadfruit
Relating to or consisting of the starchy, tropical fruit of the Artocarpus altilis tree, which has a texture similar to bread when cooked. It describes items, flavors, or products derived from this specific fruit or the tree it grows on.
Examples
3 of 5We gathered several breadfruit samples from the local market to cook for dinner.
We gathered several breadfruit samples from the local market to cook for dinner.
The scientific study focuses on breadfruit yield in various tropical soil conditions.
The scientific study focuses on breadfruit yield in various tropical soil conditions.
That breadfruit dish your mom made was absolutely delicious!
That breadfruit dish your mom made was absolutely delicious!
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember: it is a 'fruit' that tastes like baked 'bread' when you roast it.
Quick Quiz
The ______ tree provides a vital source of carbohydrates for many Pacific Island communities.
Correct!
The correct answer is: breadfruit
Examples
We gathered several breadfruit samples from the local market to cook for dinner.
everydayWe gathered several breadfruit samples from the local market to cook for dinner.
The scientific study focuses on breadfruit yield in various tropical soil conditions.
formalThe scientific study focuses on breadfruit yield in various tropical soil conditions.
That breadfruit dish your mom made was absolutely delicious!
informalThat breadfruit dish your mom made was absolutely delicious!
Genetic analysis reveals that breadfruit varieties have been domesticated for thousands of years.
academicGenetic analysis reveals that breadfruit varieties have been domesticated for thousands of years.
The company is exploring the breadfruit flour market as a gluten-free alternative.
businessThe company is exploring the breadfruit flour market as a gluten-free alternative.
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
breadfruit season
breadfruit season
wild breadfruit
wild breadfruit
breadfruit paste
breadfruit paste
Often Confused With
Jackfruit is much larger, has a spikier exterior, and is often eaten sweet when ripe, unlike the potato-like breadfruit.
Breadnut is a closely related species but is primarily grown for its edible seeds rather than the starchy pulp.
Usage Notes
While technically a noun, 'breadfruit' is frequently used as an attributive adjective to describe trees, dishes, or products. It is most common in discussions regarding Pacific Island or Caribbean cuisines and agriculture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may treat it as a sweet fruit like an apple; however, it is functionally used more like a vegetable or starch in cooking.
Memory Tip
Remember: it is a 'fruit' that tastes like baked 'bread' when you roast it.
Word Origin
Named by European explorers in the 18th century who noted that the cooked fruit had a texture and scent similar to freshly baked bread.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Breadfruit was the primary reason for the famous voyage of the HMS Bounty, as the British sought to transport trees to the Caribbean as a cheap food source.
Quick Quiz
The ______ tree provides a vital source of carbohydrates for many Pacific Island communities.
Correct!
The correct answer is: breadfruit
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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