Definition
A large, starchy tropical fruit that grows on trees in the Pacific Islands and other warm regions, with a bumpy exterior and pale flesh that can be roasted, boiled, or fried like a potato.
Example Usage
In Jamaica, breadfruit is a staple carbohydrate that's often fried or baked as a side dish.
Origin
Named for its bread-like texture when cooked; native to the South Pacific and West Indies.
Fun Fact
Captain Bligh's famous voyage on the HMS Bounty was undertaken to transport breadfruit trees from Tahiti to the Caribbean as a food source for enslaved people.
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