mango

noun man·go \ ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of mango

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 : sweet pepper

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Verdict: Smoke-ish Mangoes: Leave the skin on the mango and cut it into three or four big chunks.

— chuck blount, San Antonio Express-News, "The 4 fruits to put in the smoker, and 5 to avoid," 9 July 2018
Iguana-proof plants: Iguanas are herbivores and love to munch on bougainvillea, hibiscus, orchids, mangoes and bananas, according to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Expert tips on how to control iguanas," 21 June 2018
Something new: Create Your Nature is also offering the Yellow Submarine Smoothie, a mix of mangoes, bananas, pineapples, mint, ginger and passion fruit, for a limited time this summer.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Celebrate the start of summer with these Orlando eats, drinks," 21 June 2018
The special surf and turf meal ($22.99) includes a 12-ounce rib eye steak topped with a mushroom sauce, three coconut shrimp with mango sauce and choice of sides.

— wendy killeen, azcentral, "Father's Day 2018: Food and drink deals around Phoenix will help you say thanks to Dad," 11 June 2018
There are new cocktails, too, including a tropical tonic of gin, passion fruit, pineapple juice and lime with mango-flavored chewy tapioca balls, otherwise known as boba.

— celestina blok, star-telegram, "Restaurant roundup: Bartaco in WestBend, Newk's up north and deals for Dad's day," 6 June 2018
The menu is expected to feature smoked pork shoulder, steaks, and fish, plus lighter options like mango salad.

— meredith carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "What to Do in Austin in March 2018," 5 Mar. 2018
With a 240-acre farm, Laucala is also dedicated to sustainable living, growing produce like mangoes and passion fruit for the resort's five restaurants, as well as flowers and spices for the spa.

— rachel swalin, ELLE Decor, "Newlyweds Miranda Kerr And Evan Spiegel Are Reportedly Honeymooning At The Gorgeous Laucala Island," 6 June 2017
Vegan of the Sea features organic tofu, mango, goji berry, edamame, sweet onion, lettuce, cucumber, sesame seeds, red cabbage, carrot, sprouting tip.

— karen pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "R&R Poké, offering Hawaiian-style raw fish and rice bowls, to open up in Wauwatosa soon," 29 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of mango

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

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First Known Use: 1582

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mango

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Definition of mango for English Language Learners

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

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mango

noun man·go \ ˈmaŋ-gō \

Definition of mango for Students

plural mangoes or mangos

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

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