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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For example, bananas, mangoes, melons, papayas, tomatoes, and winter squashes should all be stored at room temp.
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
An afternoon tea with twists on authentic Thai desserts, like a mango sticky rice mousse cake, is also served in the bird’s nest.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Lychees and mangoes are my top two favorite fruits in the world.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Start by blending star fruit slices with other fruits, such as bananas, mangoes, or strawberries, and a liquid base like coconut water, almond milk, or yogurt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
An afternoon tea with twists on authentic Thai desserts, like a mango sticky rice mousse cake, is also served in the bird’s nest.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Lychees and mangoes are my top two favorite fruits in the world.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Start by blending star fruit slices with other fruits, such as bananas, mangoes, or strawberries, and a liquid base like coconut water, almond milk, or yogurt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 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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