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Meaning of "akee" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AKEE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AKEE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Akee is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AKEE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

akee

Ackee

The ackee, also known as achee, ackee apple or akee is a member of the Sapindaceae, as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa in Cameroon, Gabon, São Tomé and Príncipe, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England in 1793 and introduced it to science. The common name is derived from the West African Akan akye fufo. The fruit was imported to Jamaica from West Africa before 1778. Since then it has become a major feature of various Caribbean cuisines, and is also cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas elsewhere around the world.

Definition of akee in the English dictionary

The first definition of akee in the dictionary is a sapindaceous tree, Blighia sapida, native to tropical Africa and cultivated in the Caribbean for its fruit, edible when cooked. Other definition of akee is the red pear-shaped fruit of the akee tree, Blighia sapida. Akee is also a sapindaceous tree, Melicoccus bijugatus, that grows on some Caribbean islands and is valued for its timber and edible fruit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AKEE


ackee
ˈækiː
ake
ˈɑːkiː
apres-ski
ˌæpreɪˈskiː
ASCII
ˈæskiː
Bacchae
ˈbækiː
Baisakhi
baɪˈsækiː
Cherokee
ˈtʃɛrəˌkiː
croquis
krɒˈkiː
hackee
ˈhækiː
jet-ski
dʒet skiː
key
kiː
marquee
mɑːˈkiː
Milwaukee
mɪlˈwɔːkiː
Nike
ˈnaɪkiː
quay
kiː
ski
skiː
Taranaki
ˌtærəˈnækiː
Torquay
ˌtɔːˈkiː
turnkey
ˈtɜːnˌkiː
Waikiki
ˈwaɪkɪˌkiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AKEE

akaryote
akaryotic
akatea
akathisia
Akbar
ake
akeake
akedah
Akela
akene
akenial
akhara
Akhenaten
Akhmatova
Akihito
akimbo
akin
akinesia
akinesis

WORDS THAT END LIKE AKEE

agree
as far as I can see
at the top of the tree
bee
bidarkee
chickee
coffee
committee
dee
degree
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employee
fee
feel free
palkee
parkee
rakee
sickee
thankee
Yankee

Synonyms and antonyms of akee in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «akee» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AKEE

Find out the translation of akee to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of akee from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «akee» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

akee
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

akee
570 millions of speakers

English

akee
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Akee
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالآقية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Akee
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

akee
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

akee
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

akee
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Akee
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

akee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

akee
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

akee
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Akehe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

akee
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

akee
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

akee
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

akee
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Akee
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Akee
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Akee
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Akee
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

akee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

akee
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

akee
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of akee

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AKEE»

The term «akee» is regularly used and occupies the 81.269 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AKEE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about akee

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AKEE»

Discover the use of akee in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to akee and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Akee Tree: A Descendant's Quest for His Slave Ancestors on ...
For author Stephen Hanks his quest begins with mere curiosity when he reads the obituary of his uncle, and soon blossoms into a full-blown genealogical investigation.
Stephen Hanks, 2013
2
Medical Toxicology of Natural Substances: Foods, Fungi, ...
Common Name: Akee tree Scientific Name: Blighia sapida Köenig Botanical Family: Sapindaceae (soapberry) Physical Description: The akee tree is a tropical evergreen tree with broad, pinnate leaves. The tree bears an oblong- shaped, ...
Donald G. Barceloux, 2012
3
Accounts and Papers of the House of Commons
These three items have reference to certain freights due by Achow and Akee for goods conveyed for them to Hainan by me in the steamer " Eaglet." The 17 dollars, stated as having been paid by me, is an error ; it ought to have been paid to me ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1860
4
Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
"Entry, 1 steamer, 17 dollars." 5th. "21st day, 7th month, received from Mr. Caldwell 17 dollars." These three items have reference to certain freights due by Achow and Akee for goods conveyed for them to Hainan by me in the steamer " Eaglet.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1860
5
A Vindication of the Character of the Undersigned from the ...
It was said or supposed that Chu Ahquai was concealed in Wong Akee's house, and a constable was sent to apprehend him. The constable was an Indian, and having no warrant, and being unable to make himself understood as to what he ...
Daniel Richard Caldwell, Thomas Chisholme Anstey, 1860
6
Throwing Off the Cloak: Reclaiming Self-reliance in Torres ...
Akee called for the Australian Government to remove its services from all islands, but his focus was on Mer (Win Television News 8 October 1993) and he subsequently flew in the face of his objectors on that island. He set about to make plans ...
Elizabeth Osborne, 2009
7
Tax Havens
In October 1995 indigenous businessman James Aven Akee announced that the 'Republic of Mer' on the small, remote Murray Islands (Dauar, Wagar and Mer) would be independent as of 20 November 1995. Akee claimed that his movement ...
Anthony van Fossen, 2013
8
The Sunshine State Cookbook
AKEE. Akees (achees) go also by the name of “vegetable brains” in many islands of the Caribbean.The edible, nutlike portions of the fruit do have brainlike convolutions.Akees are rarely eaten in Florida, but they are popular in many parts of ...
George S. Fichter, 2002
9
The Malay Alexander Legend
Maka bertitahlall - teean peeteri: ltetaheeilah elehmae, hai selialian erang besar, bahwa sanjfa keradjaan ini peesaka danipada ajahkee ditinggalkannja akandakae- Maka II I hamil akee, kemeedian akee katakana pada sekalian kamee, ...
Catherine Broadbent, 2012
10
A Healing Grove: African Tree Remedies and Rituals for the ...
Akee has become a major feature of various Caribbean cuisines. The word akee is thought to be of Twi language origin. The flowers are unisexual and fragrant. They have five petals and greenish white blooms during warm months. The fruit is ...
Stephanie Rose Bird, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AKEE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term akee is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trenton man charged with murder in stabbing death of city man
Akee Harris, 30, was arrested by U.S. Marshals at a relative's house on Oakland Street around 5 p.m. Tuesday and charged with murder and ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
2
Historic Court Ruling Could Boost Indigenous Employment
Speaking in Brisbane, Chair of the Kyburra Munda Yalga Aboriginal Corporation, Angie Akee, said the determination opened the way for the ... «Pro Bono Australia, Jun 15»
3
Native title win for Qld indigenous group
Monday's Federal Court decision settles a 2010 claim, and was welcomed by Kyburra Munda Yalga Aboriginal Corporation chair Angie Akee. «9news.com.au, Jun 15»
4
June 2015's New & Noteworthy Women-Created VOD & Webseries …
Both poignant, interesting, and unique in their tellings of the same subject, "Hello Cupid" and "Akee & Saltfish" are sure to have you and your ... «Indie Wire, Jun 15»
5
Showcasing Sabah's ethnic costumes
Antah's endeavour began with making the costume ethnic doll, Humee (female) and Akee (male) "for the purpose of giving the actual ... «Daily Express, Jun 15»
6
Job Corps SUMMIT program hosts middle school students
Akee Barker, a facilities maintenance student from Phoenix, Arizona, said the whole SUMMIT leadership experience was “just beyond ... «Ravalli Republic, May 15»
7
Fort Wayne man charged with arson for car fire
Akee A. Maxwell, 23, of the 400 block of Pinegrove Lane, also was charged Thursday in Allen Superior Court with receiving stolen auto parts ... «News Sentinel, May 15»
8
Fort Wayne police briefs
Akee Maxwell, 23, also is charged with receiving stolen auto parts, a Level 6 felony, and possession of marijuana with a prior conviction, ... «News Sentinel, May 15»
9
Attacker proved elusive to FBI
"Akee," he said, using the Arabic for "brother," "it's time to go to ... And on another occasion, "We are going to make it to the battlefield, akee.". «Houston Chronicle, May 15»
10
Jihad in Texas: In-Depth Look at the Shooters, Islamist Ties and …
We gonna make it to the battlefield, akee, it's time to roll.” “At that point, Deng agreed he could leave America; [Simpson] advised Deng on how ... «HSToday, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Akee [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/akee>. May 2024 ».
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