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noun man·go \ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō\

: a juicy tropical fruit that has firm yellow and red skin and a hard seed at its center

plural mangoes also mangos

Full Definition of MANGO

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

:  sweet pepper

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Origin of MANGO

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

First Known Use: 1582

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with MANGO

tango