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Definition of marang
marang
/məˈrɑːŋ/
ma · rang
Plural:marangs
marang Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Philippine languages (such as Maranao and Maguindanao), referring to the native tropical tree Artocarpus odoratissimus and its sweet fruit.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marang