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Definition of mangosteen

mangosteen

/ˈmæŋ.ɡəˌstiːn/
man · go · steen
Plural:mangosteens
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• noun

1

A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, characterized by a thick, dark reddish-purple rind and sweet, juicy, snow-white internal segments.

Example

"When we visited the night market in Bangkok, we bought a bag of fresh mangosteens and marveled at their delicate, tangy flavor."

2

The tropical evergreen tree that bears the mangosteen fruit, requiring a hot, highly humid equatorial climate to thrive.

Example

"Cultivating a mangosteen can be difficult outside of tropical regions due to the tree's strict temperature and moisture requirements."

Word Nuance & Usage

Despite the similarity in their names, the mangosteen is completely unrelated botanically to the mango.

• Nearby Words

mangle
mangler
mango
mangosteen
mangrove
mangrove monitor
mangrove snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 16th century: derived from Malay 'manggistan' or 'manggis', which entered English via Dutch 'mangostan' or French 'mangouste'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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