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mango

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈmæŋɡoʊ// UK //mˈæŋɡəʊ// man·go Archaic Slang

n. a large, sweet tropical fruit with yellow or orange flesh and a large seed inside. You eat it fresh, in smoothies, or in desserts.

n. the edible fruit of the mango tree, characterized by a large stone and sweet, juicy flesh. Common in tropical and subtropical regions.


SIMPLE

I ate a ripe mango for lunch.

CONTEXTUAL

She sliced the mango into cubes and added it to her morning yogurt bowl.

COMPLEX

The dessert featured caramelized mango slices that balanced the sharp acidity of the lime zest with their natural sweetness.

Etymology 1

From Mango ma21 ŋo21.

Etymology 2

From Mango Mango.

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