Jak (Noun)
Meaning
Immense East Indian fruit resembling breadfruit; it contains an edible pulp and nutritious seeds that are commonly roasted.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The jak tree is a local delicacy and we use its fruits to make various dishes.
- In some parts of India, jak is considered a poor man's fruit.
- We can eat the jak pulp raw or cook it like a vegetable.
- Our grandmother used to soak jak seeds overnight and then roast them for breakfast.
- Jak seeds are rich in protein and are often used as a medicine to treat diarrhea in traditional Indian folk remedies.