mango
noun
man·go
ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō 
plural mangoes also mangos
1
: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp
also
: an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes
2
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Hints of cooked cereal/malt, baking cocoa and tropical fruit, especially mango, add complexity.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
One mango half contains less than two grams of fiber, around the same amount as a whole tomato or whole carrot.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Singh’s early work weaves mythology and folklore, incorporating recurring symbols (flowers, turtles, cars, mangoes...) and often featuring borders, sometimes floral, in the style of Indian miniatures.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There are several delightful scents to choose from, including mango butter and vanilla orchid, guava and coconut, and rose and cherry cream.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
One mango half contains less than two grams of fiber, around the same amount as a whole tomato or whole carrot.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Singh’s early work weaves mythology and folklore, incorporating recurring symbols (flowers, turtles, cars, mangoes...) and often featuring borders, sometimes floral, in the style of Indian miniatures.
—Nargess Banks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
There are several delightful scents to choose from, including mango butter and vanilla orchid, guava and coconut, and rose and cherry cream.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Mango.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mango. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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mango
noun
man·go
ˈmaŋ-gō
plural mangoes also mangos
: a yellowish red tropical fruit with a firm skin, hard central stony seed, and juicy mildly tart pulp
also
: an evergreen tree related to the cashew that bears this fruit
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