Found 2 items, similar to akee.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: akee akee n 1: widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by William Bligh [syn: akee tree, Blighia sapida ] 2: red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe [syn: ackee]
English → English (gcide) Definition: akee akee \akee\ n. a tree (Blighia sapida) widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its fragrant flowers and colorful fruits; introduced in Jamaica by Captain Bligh of the HMS Bounty. Syn: akee tree. [WordNet 1.5] 2. red pear-shaped tropical fruit with poisonous seeds; the flesh is poisonous when unripe or overripe. Syn: ackee [WordNet 1.5]