mango

noun
man·​go | \ ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce mango (audio) \
plural mangoes also mangos

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

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Researchers believe sweet and fruity flavors like mango are a major driver in youth vaping because teens who would not have started smoking cigarettes are attracted to flavored nicotine vapor, which is less harsh and tastes better than cigarettes. Catherine Ho, SFChronicle.com, "Gov. Gavin Newsom announces executive order to curb youth vaping," 16 Sep. 2019 Customers can buy plates of warm jackfruit tacos topped with diced mango and cilantro. Kavita Daswani, Los Angeles Times, "This DTLA bodega is hip, healthy and millennial-friendly. The twist? It’s also affordable," 14 Sep. 2019 Don’t want to tuck a slice of mango in your lunchbox? Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, "Taste-off: The best lunchbox fruit pouches at Bay Area markets," 9 Sep. 2019 That company has come under scrutiny for social media marketing practices that target young consumers, and for offering kid-friendly flavors such as mango and strawberry milk. NBC News, "Tobacco giants Philip Morris and Altria in talks to merge," 27 Aug. 2019 The company also stopped selling vapor cartridges in flavors such as mango and creme brulee in stores but continues to sell them online with age verification. Jackie Borchardt, Cincinnati.com, "Ohio mom sues Juul after teen daughters become addicted to e-cigarettes. Juuling led to mood swings and migraines, suit says.," 26 Aug. 2019 The brewery website lists 15 brews available on tap, including exotics such as Jester, a Sour Golden Ale with mango and habanero. al.com, "Coastal beer boom: New breweries opening soon in Mobile," 7 July 2019 Fresh yogurt is made daily for lassi, a smoothie done sweet with mango or tangy with salt and water. Jaweed Kaleem, latimes.com, "How a rural Oklahoma truck stop became a destination for Sikh Punjabis crossing America," 27 June 2019 Its e-cigarette is shaped like a log USB stick and comes in flavors such as mango and fruit that critics say are meant to appeal to children. Andrew O'reilly | Fox News, Fox News, "Texas Gov. Abbott signs law making 21 legal age to buy tobacco products," 10 June 2019

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First Known Use of mango

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for mango

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

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mango

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mango

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

mango

noun
man·​go | \ ˈmaŋ-gō How to pronounce mango (audio) \
plural mangoes or mangos

Kids Definition of mango

: a tropical fruit with yellowish red skin and juicy mildly tart yellow flesh

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