mangosteen

noun

man·​go·​steen ˈmaŋ-gə-ˌstēn 

: a dark reddish-purple fruit of southeastern Asia with a thick rind and juicy flesh having a flavor suggestive of both peach and pineapple

also : a tree (Garcinia mangostana) of the Saint-John's-wort family that bears mangosteens

Examples of mangosteen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blended with mangosteen for a natural, refreshing scent, its gel-to-foam formula garners the kind of lather that’ll keep you in the shower that little bit longer. —Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2025

Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, antioxidants, daisy flower extract, mangosteen extract, quince extract Fragrance-free? —Denise Primbet, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025

His wife greets customers from behind the register, alongside a large spread of exotic fruits of various shapes and sizes, including durian, lychee and mangosteen, along with tropical plants. —Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025

Like most fruits, fresh mangosteen can be an excellent addition to a healthy dietary pattern. —Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2025

Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia. —Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

modification of Malay manggisutan

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mangosteen

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