durian
/ˈdʊəriən/noun
उच्चारण डुअरिअन
ड्यूरियन (काँटेदार छिलके और तेज़ गंध वाला एक उष्णकटिबंधीय फल)
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a large tropical fruit from South-East Asia with a hard spiky skin, soft creamy flesh and a very strong unpleasant smell
ड्यूरियन (काँटेदार छिलके और तेज़ गंध वाला एक उष्णकटिबंधीय फल)
- Durian is banned on public transport in Singapore because of its smell.
- Radhika was brave enough to taste durian at the market in Penang.
- Many people love durian, but others cannot bear its smell.
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- A ripe durian can weigh over two kilograms.
- The hotel does not allow durian in the rooms.
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durian (countable and uncountable)
Durian can be countable for a single fruit (a durian, two durians) and uncountable for its flesh or flavour (some durian, durian ice cream).
'Durian' एक फल के लिए countable है (a durian, two durians) और उसके गूदे या स्वाद के लिए uncountable (some durian, durian ice cream)।
- He carried two durians from the market.
- She does not like the taste of durian.
the smell / taste / flesh of durian
Durian is best known for its very strong smell. Describe it with the smell of, the taste of or the flesh of.
Durian अपनी बहुत तेज़ गंध के लिए प्रसिद्ध है। इसका वर्णन the smell of, the taste of या the flesh of से किया जाता है।
- The smell of durian can fill an entire room.
- The flesh of a ripe durian is soft and creamy.
durian + noun (modifier)
Durian is used like an adjective with other nouns to name foods or places.
Durian दूसरे nouns के साथ adjective की तरह आकर खाद्य पदार्थों या स्थानों का नाम बनाता है।
- The durian season in Malaysia starts in June.
- We tried durian ice cream at the festival.
king of fruits (durian)
In South-East Asia the durian is called the king of fruits, just as the mango is in India.
दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया में durian को फलों का राजा कहा जाता है, जैसे भारत में आम को।
- Many people in Thailand call the durian the king of fruits.
durian vs jackfruit
Both fruits are large and spiky, but jackfruit is common in India while durian comes mainly from South-East Asia and is known for a stronger smell.
दोनों फल बड़े और काँटेदार हैं, पर कटहल भारत में आम है, जबकि durian मुख्यतः दक्षिण-पूर्व एशिया से आता है और अपनी तेज़ गंध के लिए जाना जाता है।
- Jackfruit grows in Kerala, but durian is more common in Malaysia.
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adjective + durian
ripespikyfreshoverripeexpensive
- A ripe durian has a very strong smell.
verb + durian
crack openpeeleatbansmell
- He cracked open the durian with a knife.
durian + noun
seasonorchardpuddingflavourfarmer
- The durian orchard in Kerala attracts tourists.
durian + of + quantity
a slice ofa piece ofa basket ofa box of
- She offered me a piece of durian, but I refused politely.
smell + durian
strongpungentunforgettablesweet but heavy
- The pungent smell of durian made the passengers move away.
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- Many hotels in Singapore do not allow durian in the rooms because of its smell.
सिंगापुर के कई होटल गंध के कारण कमरों में durian की अनुमति नहीं देते।
- The durian has a thick, thorny shell and soft yellow flesh.
Durian का छिलका मोटा और काँटेदार होता है और गूदा पीला और नरम होता है।
- Radhika's cousin from Malaysia sent her a box of durian candy.
राधिका के मलेशिया वाले चचेरे भाई ने उसे durian की मिठाई का डिब्बा भेजा।
- Some people love durian while others cannot bear the smell.
कुछ लोगों को durian बहुत पसंद है, जबकि कुछ उसकी गंध सहन नहीं कर पाते।
- In the quiz we learnt that the durian grows in tropical countries.
प्रश्नोत्तरी में हमने जाना कि durian उष्णकटिबंधीय देशों में उगता है।
- The vendor warned us that a ripe durian should be eaten within two days.
विक्रेता ने हमें चेताया कि पका हुआ durian दो दिन के भीतर खा लेना चाहिए।