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    Patwa headword

    Ackee

    /AH-kee/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Ackee (Fruit)"
    Definition
    Jamaica's national fruit. Poisonous if eaten before fully ripe, typically cooked with saltfish.
    Example
    "Mi a eat ackee and saltfish."
    Origin
    West African (Akan 'akye fufuo').

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