durian
- n tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind
- n huge fruit native to southeastern Asia `smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts
- The durian's rich taste is matched by its nasty smell.
- The eagerly awaited season for durian, a large and delectable strong-scented fruit grown only in Asia, is now at its peak.
- Villagers give lessons in how to cook local curries as well as delicacies like dodol, a soft cake made from durian, coconut and glutinous rice.