mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce mango (audio)
plural mangoes also mangos
1
: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp
also : an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes
2

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This vegan lipstick also includes moisturizing apricot seed oil and a mango seed butter that is known to boost the elasticity of one’s lips. Robin Raven, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 Not only all those avocados, mangos, beer, tequila etc. becoming more expensive to Texas consumers, but the decline in cross-border truck and rail traffic will throw a lot of Texans out of work. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Sayulita Taco Mariscos and Tequila Bar in Rolling Meadows is celebrating Friendsgiving with cheese enchiladas en mole, taquitos, mango cheesecake and more. Monica Eng, Axios, 24 Nov. 2024 On Harambee, the main shopping street, crowds gather amid tiny stalls that sell mango chutneys and mabuyu, baobab seeds encased in red sugar syrup. Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mango 

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mango was in 1582

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“Mango.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mango. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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mango

noun
man·​go ˈmaŋ-gō How to pronounce mango (audio)
plural mangoes also mangos
: a yellowish red tropical fruit with a firm skin, hard central stony seed, and juicy mildly tart pulp
also : an evergreen tree related to the cashew that bears this fruit

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