Definition of mango
mangoes
alsomangos
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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That allows jerky, as well as fruits such as mangoes, apples and berries, to be dried efficiently.
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Why did China’s 1968 National Day parade include a float made to look like an enormous bowl of mangoes?
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The trailer centers on the real-life relationship that blossomed between the two, with Abdul going from servant to teacher while informing the Queen about everything from the Quran to the joys of Indian mangoes.
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The blogger behind this recipe says the pico topping (made with mango and avocado) is the most magical thing she's has ever put on a burger.
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Customers can add three toppings from a choice of more than 30 — including brownies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, coconut flakes, mango, toasted marshmallows and lychee.
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In their front yard, workmen sat underneath the mango trees, knocking fruit from the branches, or listening to the radio, but not running cable from Jim's office to the satellite dish.
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Origin and Etymology of mango
Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa
First Known Use: 1582
MANGO Defined for English Language Learners
mango
playDefinition of mango for English Language Learners
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: a juicy tropical fruit that has firm yellow and red skin and a hard seed at its center
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mangoes
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: a tropical fruit with yellowish red skin and juicy mildly tart yellow flesh
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