1. Plural of ackee; the fruit of a tropical West African tree, having a red pod that opens to reveal creamy yellow arils and black seeds, commonly used in Caribbean cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled 'akee' or 'aki'; The arils are edible; the seeds and other parts are toxic; Commonly paired with salt cod in Jamaican cuisine

Examples

• Ackees are a staple ingredient in traditional Jamaican breakfast dishes.
• The bright red pods of ackees split open when ripe, revealing the creamy yellow flesh inside.
• She bought fresh ackees at the Caribbean market to prepare her family's favorite meal.
• Ackees and salt cod is considered the national dish of Jamaica.
• The vendor warned customers that only the arils of ackees are safe to eat.