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Definition of marang

marang

/məˈrɑːŋ/
ma · rang
Plural:marangs
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marang Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The sweet, heavily aromatic, and studded fruit of the Artocarpus odoratissimus tree, consumed primarily in the Philippines and parts of Borneo.

Example

"We stopped by the roadside stall in Mindanao to buy a freshly harvested marang."

2

A tropical, evergreen fruit-bearing tree (Artocarpus odoratissimus) native to Borneo, Palawan, and Mindanao, closely related to the jackfruit and breadfruit.

Example

"The marang thrives in the warm, humid climate of the tropical rainforest canopy."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for marang

• Nearby Words

marabou
maraca
maracaibo
marang
maranon
maranta
maraschino

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Philippine languages (such as Maranao and Maguindanao), referring to the native tropical tree Artocarpus odoratissimus and its sweet fruit.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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