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The correct spelling is ackees.

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noun

Say it like: Akee-s

The correct spelling is ackees. A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan. For example: "Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish."

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Ackee and saltfish is a traditional Jamaican dish.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A tropical evergreen tree, Blighia sapida, related to the lychee and longan.
  2. 2.The fruit of the tree, of which only the arils are edible, the remainder being poisonous.

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