Noun
The fruit of a tree (Artocarpus incisa) found in the islands of the Pacific, esp. the South Sea islands. It is of a roundish form, from four to six or seven inches in diameter, and, when baked, somewhat resembles bread, and is eaten as food, whence the name.
The tree itself, which is one of considerable size, with large, lobed leaves. Cloth is made from the bark, and the timber is used for many purposes. Called also breadfruit tree and bread tree.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA polished basalt breadfruit pounder used by the Tahitian people of French Polynesia. Source: Internet
A popular dessert is also made with sweet ripe breadfruit: flan de pana (breadfruit custard). Source: Internet
A traditional sweet snack made of finely sliced, sun-dried breadfruit chips deep-fried in coconut oil and dipped in heated treacle or sugar syrup is known as rata del petti. Source: Internet
Death Tomb surmounted by a breadfruit in a bowl. Source: Internet
Boiled breadfruit is a famous main meal. Source: Internet
Cassava is sometimes described as the 'bread of the tropics' citation but should not be confused with the tropical and equatorial bread tree (Encephalartos), the breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) or the African breadfruit (Treculia africana). Source: Internet