: a round starchy usually seedless fruit that resembles bread in color and texture when baked
also: a tall tropical evergreen tree (Artocarpus altilis) of the mulberry family that bears this fruit see also mexican breadfruit
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This polished restaurant is best known for its lengthy wine list and steadfast dedication to sourcing local ingredients for each dish, with options like chayote salad, breadfruit gnocchi and duck mofongo all gracing the menu.—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 The breadfruit tree proved its adaptability, thriving on both.—Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025 Banks and others reported that breadfruit required no work to grow or nurture.—Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025 Rising seas and land erosion are another threat to the breadfruit’s future.—Elaine Savory, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for breadfruit
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