Bengali · Food & Drink

আম

am

Mango

Beginnernoun

Definition

The king of fruits; Rajshahi and Malda mangoes are legendary.

Example

গ্রীষ্মে আম সবচেয়ে মিষ্টি।

In summer the mangoes are sweetest.

Etymology

'আম' (am) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'आम्र' (āmra) and has been an integral part of Bengali culture and cuisine as a beloved fruit.

How & Where It’s Used

'আম' (am) is used in daily conversations and in culinary contexts, representing both formal and informal usage across West Bengal and Bangladesh.

Literary Heritage

Faced notable mentions in Bengali poetry, especially around the themes of summer and nostalgia.

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