Mango
['mæŋgəʊ] or ['mæŋɡo]
Definition
(noun.) large oval tropical fruit having smooth skin, juicy aromatic pulp, and a large hairy seed.
(noun.) large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit.
Edited by Edward--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The fruit of the mango tree. It is rather larger than an apple, and of an ovoid shape. Some varieties are fleshy and luscious, and others tough and tasting of turpentine. The green fruit is pickled for market.
(n.) A green muskmelon stuffed and pickled.
Checker: Lowell
Definition
n. the fruit of the mango-tree of the East Indies: a green musk-melon pickled.
Checker: Steve
Examples
- Did they sit up for the folks at the Pineries, when Ralph Plantagenet, and Gwendoline, and Guinever Mango had the same juvenile complaint? William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- If she had been Mrs. Mango herself, of the great house of Mango, Plantain, and Co. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Mrs. Mango's own set at the Pineries was not so fine, Mr. Pestler remarked. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
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