/ Dictionary / Index D durian: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: du•ri•an Pronunciation: (door'ē-un, -än"), [key] — n. the edible fruit of a tree, Durio zibethinus, of the bombax family, of southeastern Asia, having a hard, prickly rind, a highly flavored, pulpy flesh, and an unpleasant odor. the tree itself. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: durian (Thesaurus) Durham duricrust Related Content Daily Word Quiz: digression Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language