mango
Mango (noun) means a tropical tree, or its sweet, juicy orange-fleshed fruit. Example: “She sliced a ripe mango for the fruit salad.”
How to use mango
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh, or the tree it grows on.
Word forms
mangoed past tense, mangoes plural, mangos plural, mangoes singular
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Etymology
Borrowed via Portuguese manga from a South Indian word combining terms for "mango tree" and "unripe fruit." First recorded in English for the fruit in the 1580s.
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What does “mango” mean?
The word “mango” means a tropical tree, or its sweet, juicy orange-fleshed fruit. In plain terms, a tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh, or the tree it grows on.
How do you pronounce “mango”?
“Mango” is pronounced MANG-goh (/ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mango” in a sentence?
Here is “mango” used in a sentence: “She sliced a ripe mango for the fruit salad.”
What part of speech is “mango”?
“Mango” is a noun.
Where does the word “mango” come from?
The word “mango” dates back to around 1580 and comes from Portuguese. Borrowed via Portuguese manga from a South Indian word combining terms for "mango tree" and "unripe fruit." First recorded in English for the fruit in the 1580s.
Is “mango” a common word?
“Mango” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
Is a mango a fruit or a vegetable?
A mango is a fruit, specifically the sweet, juicy orange-fleshed fruit of a tropical mango tree. It is classified as a fruit because it develops from the flowering part of the plant and contains a seed.
What does mango taste like?
Mango has a sweet, juicy flavor often described as tropical, with notes that can range from honey-like sweetness to a slight tang depending on ripeness and variety. Its orange flesh is soft and smooth when ripe.
Where do mangoes grow?
Mangoes grow on tropical trees, which thrive in warm climates found throughout tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The tree produces the fruit that is widely eaten fresh or used in cooking.
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