Bengali · Food & Drink
মাংস
mangsho
Meat
Beginnernoun
Definition
The flesh of animals eaten as food.
Example
সে মাংস খায় না।
He does not eat meat.
Etymology
'মাংস' (mangsho) derives from the Sanskrit word 'मांस' (māṃsa), which has kept its meaning related to meat across many South Asian languages, indicating the ancient dietary practices.
How & Where It’s Used
'মাংস' (mangsho) is commonly used in both spoken and written forms across all contexts, formal and informal, especially within culinary discussions.
Literary Heritage
The word appears in many Bengali cookbooks and cultural narratives, often celebrated in festive meals.