mango

[ mang-goh ]

noun

, plural man·goes, man·gos.

1. the oblong, sweet fruit of a tropical tree, Mangifera indica, of the cashew family, eaten ripe, or preserved or pickled.
2. the tree itself.
3. Midland U.S. chiefly the Ohio Valley. a sweet pepper.
4. Ornithology. any of several large hummingbirds of the genus Anthracothorax.

mango

/ ˈmæŋɡəʊ /

noun

1. a tropical Asian anacardiaceous evergreen tree, Mangifera indica, cultivated in the tropics for its fruit
2. the ovoid edible fruit of this tree, having a smooth rind and sweet juicy orange-yellow flesh

Word History and Origins

Origin of mango¹

1575–85; < Portuguese manga, probably < Malayalam māṅṅa

Word History and Origins

Origin of mango¹

C16: via Portuguese from Malay mangā, from Tamil mānkāy from mān mango tree + kāy fruit

Example Sentences

In Jamaica, we believe there’s no such thing as having “too many mangoes,” although more recently, we have begun to see the value in sharing this prized fruit with the outside world.

From Popular-Science

We caught Amy Medorio finishing a Minions ice cream while her cousin Kathalee enjoyed mango, both bought from a vendor roaming the crowds.

From Washington Post

On adjacent fields, children kick balls around or chase each other through the lines of people waiting to buy tacos or mango slices stuffed into plastic cups.

From Science News

The judge wrote that Maria Theodora was later able to swallow water from a bottle, as well as bits of banana, mango and peaches.

From ProPublica

The El Chamongo marries tequila with mango, lime, chamoy, and the popular Tajin spice mix for a spicy-salty kick.

From Washington Blade

It's a bright, drinkable IPA made with dry American hops giving the nose hints of mango and passion fruit.

From The Daily Beast

Bats that had once lived deep in the forest were now eking out a living on mango trees and near pig farms.

From The Daily Beast

Several varieties of banana grow here, and mango season on the island is huge.

From The Daily Beast

A riot of leaves walls off a bend in the river, a curtain of vines cascades from impossibly tall mango trees.

From The Daily Beast

Mango Launches Plus-Size Line: Spanish retailer Mango has announced its addition of a plus-size line, Violetta by Mango.

From The Daily Beast

The building, a mosque-like structure of considerable size, was situated in the midst of a grove of mango trees.

From Project Gutenberg

There are three mango trees here, which are very remarkable, from their age and size.

From Project Gutenberg

Their principal location is upon some of the immense mango-trees in the suburbs of Durgakund.

From Project Gutenberg

By the time we reached home, Kopee had buried his face in an enormous mango and was covered with the juice.

From Project Gutenberg

The mango has also been introduced from India, and has taken to the Shir Highlands as to a second home.

From Project Gutenberg

What Is The Plural Of Mango?

Plural word for mango

The plural form of mango can be either mangos or mangoes, but mangoes is more widely used.  Both spellings are pronounced [ mang-gohz ].

Typically, the plural form of words ending in -o is created by adding –es, as in potato/potatoes, tomato/tomatoes, and echo/echoes. However, for words adopted from another language, like mango (from the Portuguese manga), it’s often also acceptable to make the word plural by adding simply an -s, as in flamingo/flamingos and fresco/frescos. 

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More About Mango

What is a mango?

A mango is a tropical fruit that grows from the Mangifera indica tree. The word mango is also sometimes used to refer to this species of tree.

Mangoes have smooth rinds and soft, sweet flesh that surrounds a relatively large seed. Unripe mangoes are usually green in color and change to yellow, orange, red, purple, or a combination of colors as they ripen. Mangoes are high in vitamin C and contain a variety of other vitamins and minerals.

There are hundreds of different varieties of mangoes grown around the world. They vary widely in flavor, ripening season, geographic region, seed-to-flesh ratio, and many other aspects. Many connoisseurs consider some of the Pakistani varieties to be the best.

Example: Alya will tell you that you’re eating a mango properly when you’re slurping it up and the juice is running down your arm.

What is the plural of mango?

The plural form of mango can be either mangoes or mangos, but mangoes is more commonly used.

Where does mango come from?

The first records of the word mango in English come from the late 1500s. It comes through the Portuguese manga, from māṅṅa, the Malayalam word for the fruit.

Mango trees are thought to have originated in India. They are now grown in warm climates all over the world. Most mangos come from Asia, but most of the mangoes consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean.

How is mango used in real life?

Mangoes are a popular tropical fruit eaten around the world. They are often eaten alone or added to other foods after being sliced or juiced. Mango is a popular flavor in tropical desserts.

Pakistani Mangoes Appreciation Tweet pic.twitter.com/CmzSBHjxuf

— Pakistan (@Indusland_) June 17, 2022

There is certainly no dignified way to eat a mango. Make mess.

— Aina Syed (@ainamainaa) June 6, 2022

“Orange juice is better! “Apple juice is better!” STOP. Mango juice is better.

— ash🐺 (@ASHL0VESPANDAS) October 18, 2022

 

 

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True or False?

The plural of mango can be either mangoes or mangos.