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Meaning of mango
The primary meaning of the word "mango" refers to a sweet, juicy stone fruit native to South Asia.
Etymology of mango
The word "mango" is derived from the Tamil language, in which it is known as "mankay" or "manai", and was later adopted into Portuguese as "manga" and then into other European languages.
The fruit has been cultivated in South Asia for over 4,000 years, with references to it found in ancient Indian and Chinese texts.
Synonyms
fruit
peach
pineapple
papaya
guava
berry
citrus
orange
grape
melon
kiwi
apricot
plum
cherry
pomegranate
fig
date
prune
nectarine
persimmon
apple
pear
quince
loquat
kumquat
pummelo
tangerine
clementine
satsuma
mandarin
lemon
lime
grapefruit
pomelo
banana
plantain
avocado
olive
coconut
fig
passionfruit
rambutan
mangosteen
durian
jackfruit
starfruit
dragonfruit
lychee
longan
rattleberry
cloudberry
boysenberry
elderberry
gooseberry
blueberry
cranberry
currant
gooseberry
huckleberry
acai
goji
Physalis
feijoa
tamarillo
greengage
medlar
quetsch
greengage
damson
mirabelle
aprium
plumcot
nectacot
peacotum
peacharine
mangosteen
mangoustan
pitaya
Definitions
- A sweet, edible fruit with a single large seed, typically yellow or orange when ripe, and often eaten fresh or used in cooking and desserts.
- The evergreen tree that produces the mango fruit, native to South Asia and widely cultivated in tropical regions.
Usage Examples
- The mango is a popular fruit in many tropical countries, often eaten fresh or used in smoothies and desserts.
- The tree is widely cultivated for its fruit, timber, and shade, and is considered a symbol of love and fertility in some cultures.
- Mango chutney is a spicy condiment made from ripe mangoes, vinegar, and spices, often served with Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.
Antonyms
vegetable
leafy green
root
tuber
bulb
stem
flower
seed
nut
fungus
mushroom
truffle
herb
spice
weed
grass
fern
moss
lichen
algae
seagrass
kelp
seaweed
watercress
arugula
spinach
kale
collard
broccoli
cauliflower
cabbage
Brussels sprout
asparagus
beet
carrot
radish
turnip
parsnip
parsley
dill
basil
rosemary
thyme
oregano
cilantro