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

Cardboard boxes are scattered across the empty road; fruit sits abandoned on carts under thin cotton covers - the sickly-sweet smell of rotting mangoes fills the silent street.

From BBC

The move will not affect avocados and mangoes that are already on their way to the United States.

From Los Angeles Times

The United States has paused safety inspections for avocados and mangoes from Mexico after an incident reportedly threatened the safety of U.S.

From Salon

Security concerns for agency workers have led the United States Agriculture Department to suspend its inspections of avocados and mangos imported from Mexico “until further notice,” the U.S.D.A. said on Monday.

From New York Times

"It is not only the negative attention. Repeated cases of excessive residues can have a long-term effect. In the past, mango exports to the US suffered for years due to pesticide residues," Mr Reddy adds.

From BBC

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.