English · Food & Drink
mango
/ˈmæŋ.ɡəʊ/
[/ˈmæŋ.ɡəʊ/]
sweet tropical fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
A mango is a sweet tropical fruit with soft yellow-orange flesh and a large flat stone.
Example
The ripe mango was so juicy that sticky sweet liquid ran down his fingers.
The ripe mango was so juicy that sticky sweet liquid ran down his fingers.
Etymology
From Portuguese 'manga', from Tamil 'mankay' (mango fruit).
How & Where It’s Used
Beloved across South Asia, often called the king of fruits.