durians
Smelly spiky fruit
Durians are large tropical fruits with a thick, spiky husk and soft, creamy flesh.
Native to Southeast Asia, they're prized for their rich, custard-like texture but notorious for an intensely pungent smell that many find repulsive—banned from hotels and public transit in several Asian countries.
Fans consider them the "king of fruits." Singular: durian.
Southeast Asian kingdom
- MalaysiaSoutheast Asian federation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- VietnamSoutheast Asian coastal nation
- PhilippinesSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
orchard · trees · tropical · varieties · cultivars · export · season · farmers
Sharply strong-smelling
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- stenchPowerfully offensive odor
- smellyHaving foul odor
- fetidHaving foul odor
malodorous · sulfurous · overpowering · strong · distinctive · notorious · offensive · ammonia
Of hot, humid regions
custard · creamy · segments · pods · harvest · season · edible · nutrition
Officially disallowed
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
- airportsFacilities for aircraft arrival
- public-transportShared vehicle services
Singapore · love-hate · divisive · polarizing · debate · cultural · taboo · restrictions
Thailand
Southeast Asian kingdom
- MalaysiaSoutheast Asian federation
- IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation
- VietnamSoutheast Asian coastal nation
Philippines · orchard · trees · tropical · varieties · cultivars · export · season · farmers · plantation
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
fetid · malodorous · sulfurous · overpowering · strong · distinctive · notorious · offensive · ammonia · rotten
tropical
Of hot, humid regions
ripe · custard · creamy · segments · pods · harvest · season · edible · nutrition · fiber
banned
Officially disallowed
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- hotelsCommercial lodging establishments
- airportsFacilities for aircraft arrival
public-transport · Singapore · love-hate · divisive · polarizing · debate · cultural · taboo · restrictions · forbidden
thorny
Having sharp protrusions
pointed · spines · green · hard · thick · protective · husk · shell · splitting · opening
dessert
Sweet course after dinner
mooncake · pancake · chips · dried · paste · flavoring · puff · cake · crepe · smoothie
duriansapples
Round tree fruit
bananas · mangosteen · strawberries · grapes · watermelons