Mango usuallymost often; in the normal or typical situation referspoints to or names something particular to the tropicalrelated to hot regions near the equator fruit, but it can also mean the tree that produces it. The fruit is the more common everyday meaning.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/
Easy pronunciation: MAN-go (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Fruit sense: the sweet tropical fruit you eat.
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Mango Meaning
the sweet tropical fruit you eat
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large oval tropical fruit with smooth skin, juicy flesh, and a large seed
Example: She sliced a ripe mango for breakfast.
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Other Meanings of Mango
Meaning 2
the tropical tree that grows mangoes
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its fruit
Example: The mango tree gave plenty of shade in the yard.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- mango tree — Exact sense match for the tree, not the fruit.
- Mangifera indica — The scientific name of the mango tree species.
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Mango Synonyms
the tropical tree that produces mango fruit
- mango tree
- Mangifera indica
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse mango the fruit with mango the tree.
- Mangifera indica is a scientific name, not a common everyday synonym.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mango mean?
Mango most commonly means the tropical fruit with sweet, juicy flesh. It can also mean the tree that grows that fruit.
Is mango a fruit or a tree?
It is both, depending on the context. In everyday use, mango usually means the fruit.
What are mango synonyms?
For the fruit, there are no strong common synonyms. For the tree, mango tree and Mangifera indica can be used in the relevant sense.
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