mango

n. a sweet, juicy tropical fruit with a large stone in the middle and yellow-orange flesh.

n. the edible drupe of the Mangifera indica tree, characterized by a fibrous or smooth yellow-orange pulp and a large central stone.

“She sliced a ripe mango for breakfast and served it with yogurt.”

“The export of premium mango varieties remains a significant contributor to the agricultural economy of several Southeast Asian nations.”

n. a large tropical tree that produces mangoes.

n. any of several species of tropical fruit trees within the genus Mangifera, particularly Mangifera indica.

“The children sat in the shade of the old mango tree to escape the heat.”

“The orchard consists of hundreds of mango trees, some of which have been producing fruit for over fifty years.”

adj. having a bright yellow-orange color like the inside of a mango.

adj. denoting a vibrant, saturated yellowish-orange hue resembling the flesh of a ripe mango.

“She chose a mango silk dress for the summer wedding.”

“The interior designer recommended a mango accent wall to bring warmth and energy to the otherwise neutral living space.”

n. a type of colorful hummingbird found in Central and South America.

n. any of various hummingbirds belonging to the genus Anthracothorax.

“The birdwatcher spotted a Green-throated Mango near the edge of the forest.”

“Ornithologists noted that the Black-throated Mango exhibits significant sexual dimorphism in its plumage patterns.”

Technical

n. a name used in some parts of the US for a green bell pepper.

n. a regional American term for a green bell pepper, particularly one intended for pickling.

“My grandmother always called green peppers 'mangoes' when she made her pickles.”

“In certain Midwestern dialects, the term 'mango' historically referred to bell peppers, a usage that often confuses visitors from other regions.”

American English · Dialect · Archaic