Mango

/ˈmæŋɡoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tropical fruit with a smooth skin, sweet yellow or orange flesh, and a large pit in the center.

I enjoyed a refreshing mango smoothie on a hot summer day.

The tree (Mangifera indica) that bears this fruit, known for its long, evergreen leaves.

The mango tree in our backyard provides shade and delicious fruit during the season.

From Portuguese 'manga', derived from the Malay word 'mangga'.

mango tree:

A tree that produces mangoes.

mango season:

The time of year when mangoes are harvested and are most abundant.

A term used for someone or something that is sweet or appealing.

That dessert was so good, it was a real mango!

A person who is optimistic or cheerful.

She’s always so full of life; she’s such a mango!