Definition
breadnuts
noun
- plural of breadnut; the large, starchy seeds of a tropical tree (Artocarpus camansi), eaten as a staple food when boiled or roasted.
Usage: Also called breadnut tree or breadfruit kin; common in Caribbean and Pacific regions.
Examples
- The breadnuts were boiled until soft and served with salt and butter.
- In Jamaica, breadnuts are a traditional side dish at family meals.
- She roasted the breadnuts over the fire until they turned golden brown.
- Breadnuts are rich in carbohydrates and provide an important source of nutrition in tropical countries.
- The vendor at the market sold fresh breadnuts by the pound.