expression, noun
king of fruits; durian
A set phrase referring to durian, often used in food or travel contexts. The cross-reference to ドリアン confirms the specific fruit.
See also: ドリアン
果物の王様と呼ばれるドリアンを初めて食べた。
I tried durian, known as the king of fruits, for the first time.
東南アジアでは果物の王様はドリアンだ。
In Southeast Asia, the king of fruits is durian.
ドリアン is the direct loanword for durian, while 果物の王様 is a descriptive phrase meaning 'king of fruits' that specifically refers to durian.
A compound of 果物 (fruit) + の (possessive particle) + 王様 (king). The phrase is a direct translation of the English 'king of fruits' and is used specifically for durian.