du•ri•an (d r - n, -än , dy r -) noun 1. A tree (Durio zibethinus) of southeast Asia, bearing edible fruit. 2. The fruit of this plant, having a hard, prickly rind and soft pulp with an offensive odor but a pleasant taste. Wikipedia describes the odor in the following manner: “The edible flesh emits a distinctive odour, strong and penetrating even when the husk is intact. Some people regard the durian as fragrant; others find the aroma overpowering and offensive. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as almonds, rotten onions, turpentine and gym socks. The odour has led to the fruit's banishment from certain hotels and public transportation in southeast Asia." Long story short, a friend of mine bought one and we all had a taste. Experiences varied as some thought it taste of “sweet custard” where others were utterly repulsed and could not even swallow. I really didn’t think that it was too bad, but it is defi...