mango

noun man·go \ ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō \

Updated on: 10 May 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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And the sweet mango salsa is an ideal partner to the smoky taco filling.

— samantha cassetty, NBC News, "13 healthier Mexican recipes for your Cinco de Mayo party," 4 May 2018
Lively berry-and-mango notes conclude with a crisp snap.

— peter rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Military-themed Honor Brewing's San Diego tour of duty," 3 May 2018
The devices heat liquid into an inhalable vapor that's sold in sugary flavors like mango and mint – and often with the addictive drug nicotine.

— collin binkley, The Christian Science Monitor, "Widespread teen vaping sparks concerns in schools," 30 Apr. 2018
In 2016, online vendors stopped selling dried mangoes from the Philippines after a United Nations tribunal ruled in favor of Manila in another territorial dispute.

— sui-lee wee and zhang tiantian, New York Times, "In a Trade War, China Might Boycott U.S. Goods. That Could Backfire.," 19 Apr. 2018
Also hard to resist is the burrata with thin slices of mango drizzled in aged balsamic with mint.

— linda bladholm, miamiherald, "Argentine and Spanish dishes in a Balinese setting set this Bal Harbor restaurant apart | Miami Herald," 5 Apr. 2018
That means buying a case of items, like mangoes, can save you up to 25 percent off of the individual price!

— jakob polaco, kansascity, "Need kimchi kits? Miso? Green tea Kit Kats? Check out this Asian market guide," 31 Jan. 2018
Like Diet Coke poured into a hollowed out mango, and sipped from it.

— caity weaver, GQ, "A Review of the Delirious New Diet Coke Flavors," 23 Jan. 2018
This easy salad of peppery arugula, sweet mango, and pungent blue cheese looks beautiful once it's assembled and makes an elegant start to any luncheon or dinner party.

— Country Living, "Arugula, Mango, and Blue Cheese Salad," 29 Mar. 2011

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Origin and Etymology of mango

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

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First Known Use: 1582

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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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