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Definition of mangetout

mangetout

/ˌmɒ̃ʒˈtuː/
mange · tout
Plural:mangetouts
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mangetout Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British A variety of garden pea harvested when young, characterized by a flat, crisp, and edible pod that is consumed whole.

Example

"She prepared a vibrant stir-fry with ginger, garlic, and a generous handful of fresh mangetout."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is chiefly used in British English; in American English, the equivalent vegetable is typically referred to as a 'snow pea' or 'sugar snap pea'.

• Rhymes for mangetout

• Nearby Words

mangaba
manganese
manger
mangetout
mango
mangosteen
mangrove

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'mange-tout', literally meaning 'eat all', derived from 'mange' (eat) and 'tout' (all), referring to the fact that the entire pod is consumed rather than being discarded.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mangetout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mangetout
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