Ackee

[ah-kee]

Definition

The national fruit of Jamaica, cooked as a savory dish.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Ackee and saltfish a di national dish a Jamaica.
English:
Ackee and saltfish is the national dish of Jamaica.

Patois:
Wi a boil some green banana fi eat wid di ackee.
English:
We are boiling some green bananas to eat with the ackee.

Usage Tip

Refers to Jamaica's national fruit. Note that unripened ackee is toxic and must open naturally before harvesting.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: ackee

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