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Definition of maprang
maprang
/mɑːˈprɑːŋ/
ma · prang
Plural:maprangs
maprang Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A small, sweet to slightly sour tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, resembling a miniature mango with an edible skin and a fibrous seed pit.
Example
"During our trip to Bangkok, we bought a basket of fresh maprang from a street vendor and enjoyed their tart, mango-like flavor."
2
An evergreen tree of the cashew family native to Southeast Asia, cultivated primarily in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia for its dense foliage and edible plum-like fruits.
Example
"The farmers carefully tended to the young maprang in the orchard, hoping for a bountiful harvest within a few years."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into English from Thai มะปราง (ma-prang), referring to both the tree and its fruit.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maprang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maprang