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Alphonso

American  
[al-fon-soh, -zoh] / ælˈfɒn soʊ, -zoʊ /
French Alphonse

noun

  1. a first name: from Germanic words meaning “noble” and “ready.”


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With the Alphonso season lasting only a few weeks, enthusiasts often make the most of the fruit while it is available.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The biggest disappointment for Bayern was a second-half injury to wing-back Alphonso Davies, who only returned after an eight-month absence with an ACL injury in January.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

When the Alphonso mango is in season, you have to get there at 7 a.m. to get it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

The Alphonso of western India owes its signature taste to a unique balance of sugar and acid.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

In 1468 he was solemnly deposed in favour of his brother Alphonso, on whose death in the same year his authority was again recognized.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

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