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Definition of mango

mango

/ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/
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Plural:mangoes
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• noun

1

A fleshy, oval, yellowish-red tropical fruit with a sweet, juicy pulp and a large flat pit.

Example

"She sliced the ripe mango and added it to the tropical fruit salad."

2

A large, evergreen tropical tree native to South Asia that is widely cultivated for its edible fruit.

Example

"The farmer planted a new grove of mango trees to increase production for the summer harvest."

• Rhymes for mango

• Nearby Words

manganese
manger
mangetout
mango
mangosteen
mangrove
mangrove monitor

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: from Portuguese 'manga', via Malayalam 'māṅṅa' or Tamil 'māṅkāy', ultimately derived from the Dravidian language family.

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