ackee
|ac-kee|
B2
/ˈæki/
tropical fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ackee' originates from the Twi language of Ghana, specifically the word 'akye,' where 'akye' referred to the fruit itself.
Historical Evolution
'akye' was adopted into Jamaican English as 'ackee' and eventually became the modern English word 'ackee'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the fruit itself, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tropical fruit of the soapberry family, native to West Africa but now widely cultivated in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries.
Ackee is a key ingredient in Jamaica's national dish, ackee and saltfish.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 20:21