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Definition of mangetout

mangetout

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

mangetout Game Scores & Validity

• 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

manganese
mange
manger
mangetout
mangle
mangler
mango

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mangetout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mangetout
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