mango
UK: ˈmæŋɡəʊ | US: ˈmæŋɡoʊ
n. a tropical fruit with sweet yellow-orange flesh and a smooth skin
n. the evergreen tree that bears this fruit (Mangifera indica)
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The word mango entered English via Portuguese traders in the 16th century, who adapted it from the Malayalam word māṅṅa. Unlike Latin/Greek-derived terms, mango retains its monolithic form as a borrowed noun, reflecting its origin as a non-Indo-European natural object name. Its spelling and pronunciation were anglicized but never decomposed into morphemes.
She peeled the ripe mango and sliced it into cubes.
Mango trees thrive in tropical climates.
This smoothie blends mango, yogurt, and honey.
The market sells imported mangoes from India.
He prefers mango salsa over tomato-based versions.