mango
noun
man·go
ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō 
plural mangoes also mangos
1
: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp
also
: an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes
2
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In Southern California, however, mature mango trees may not grow taller than large shrubs.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
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So far, the Trump administration seems eager to seek common purpose with Leo.
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This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Srour took inspiration from the Middle Eastern mango amba dip, but decided to put his own twist on it by replacing the mango with tangy lemon.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
Recommended Innovation Two brothers use mangoes to help break the hunger cycle in a Ugandan village
So far, the Trump administration seems eager to seek common purpose with Leo.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2025
This smells like taking a bite of the ripest, juiciest fruits (cue the blend of mango and blackberry, seasoned with a hit of black pepper) for mouthwatering results.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Srour took inspiration from the Middle Eastern mango amba dip, but decided to put his own twist on it by replacing the mango with tangy lemon.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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mango
noun
man·go
ˈmaŋ-gō
plural mangoes also mangos
: a yellowish red tropical fruit with a firm skin, hard central stony seed, and juicy mildly tart pulp
also
: an evergreen tree related to the cashew that bears this fruit
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