Alphonso

[ al-fon-soh, -zoh ]

/ ælˈfɒn soʊ, -zoʊ /

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noun

a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “noble” and “ready.”

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Also Al·phonse

[al-fons, -fonz; French al-fawns]. /ˈæl fɒns, -ˈfɒnz; French alˈfɔ̃s/.

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There are over 1,000 varieties to pick from, made decadent by, but not limited to, the Alphonso.
The Colonial Past of the King of Mangoes|Sohini Das Gupta|September 10, 2021|Ozy
Jump ahead several centuries to the British Raj, and the exploding appeal of the Alphonso is far more traceable.
The Colonial Past of the King of Mangoes|Sohini Das Gupta|September 10, 2021|Ozy
As far as she is concerned, the world can keep its Alphonso.
The Colonial Past of the King of Mangoes|Sohini Das Gupta|September 10, 2021|Ozy
I believe Alphonso when he states he did not participate in attempts to silence any of Governor Cuomo’s accusers.
HRC announces independent review of president ensnared in N.Y. AG report|Chris Johnson|August 9, 2021|Washington Blade

Meanwhile, LG is stepping up its CTV ad pitch after the smart TV maker acquired TV data provider Alphonso in January and rebranded that business as LG Ads in March.
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After much fighting by land and sea, Alphonso entered Naples, and in 1422 peace was made.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
There she was joined by Louis whom she adopted as her successor instead of the ungrateful Alphonso.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
Only the Duke Alphonso and those who so basely read the poet's private papers can reply.
Romance of Roman Villas|Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney
Give me joy, Alphonso; Father Benedick, in this dear and wished-for union, has this moment made me the happiest of mankind.
The Castle of Andalusia|John O'Keeffe
Courage, Alphonso—I'll answer you shall be no exception to the general joy of this happy night.
The Castle of Andalusia|John O'Keeffe