mango

noun man·go \ ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō \

Updated on: 13 Apr 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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Visitors are able to try a range of uncommon flavors like chocolate, peach mango and strawberry.

— marialuisa rincon, Houston Chronicle, "Woodlands Margarita Festival set for April 14," 7 Apr. 2018
And eating the delicious fruit: There are these dense, super sweet mangoes and tiny pineapples.

— andrea whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "Fashion Designer Victor Glemaud Wants You to Know the Real Haiti," 3 Apr. 2018
Haller also borrows from Bamboo Bistro's favorite salads such as kale with pine nuts and ones made with jackfruit salad, papaya and mango.

— quyen do, latimes.com, "At Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant in Little Saigon, your egg rolls are made by Vietnamese Buddhist nuns and monks," 22 Mar. 2018
There are nonetheless some good rolls to be had, including the Sindy, named in honor of Sze’s mom, Cheuk Sin Chan, a special from Mount Laurel that wraps crunchy eel, avocado, and mango in a sheet of purple bluefin tuna in lieu of the usual seaweed.

— craig laban, Philly.com, "At Old City's Tuna Bar, sushi, a sleek space, and a side of Fujianese family flavors," 15 Mar. 2018
Kukuiula’s farm had a modest start as a place where homeowners could pick mangoes and tropical flowers.

— amy gamerman, WSJ, "Upscale Farm Living (You Don’t Have to Get Your Hands Dirty)," 15 Mar. 2018
The sauce flavors are original Jamaican spice, mango and three chilli and pineapple and Jamaican spice.

— khadrice rollins, SI.com, "Usain Bolt Has a Line of Hot Sauces Available in Australia," 12 Mar. 2018
Most inventive beer: Swooly is a tongue-in-cheek imperial Kolsch that is fruited with pineapple, mango and orange, then heated with jalapenos.

— bailey loosemore, The Courier-Journal, "Everything you need to know about 3rd Turn Brewing, a craft brewery in Louisville," 4 Mar. 2018
Top it with a simple green smoothie (this one’s a blend of spinach and mango).

— martha stewart, star-telegram, "Dark walls getting you down? Here are tips for painting over them with a lighter shade | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 2 Mar. 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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