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Synonyms & Similar Words
guava
pineapple
papaya
peach
cherry
plum
berry
fruit
citrus
orange
grape
pear
apple
pomegranate
apricot
nectarine
persimmon
kiwi
banana
watermelon
cantaloupe
honeydew
fig
pummelo
tangerine
kumquat
loquat
greengage
damson
date
quince
amla
rambutan
mangosteen
passionfruit
starfruit
Meaning of Mango
The primary meaning of the word "Mango" refers to a tropical fruit.
Definitions
- A sweet, yellowish or reddish tropical fruit which grows on the mango tree, having a smooth skin and a single large seed in the middle.
- The evergreen tree itself, native to South Asia, cultivated for its fruit.
Etymology of Mango
The word "Mango" originates from the Tamil language, in which it is known as "mankay" or "manai", and later adopted into Portuguese as "manga", before being borrowed into various other languages including English.
Historical usage of the word dates back to the 16th century, when European traders and colonizers encountered the fruit in India and Southeast Asia.
Example Uses
- The local market was filled with the sweet aroma of fresh mangoes.
- Mango trees are known to thrive in warm, humid climates with plenty of sunlight.
- The recipe called for a mixture of mango, pineapple, and coconut milk to create a refreshing summer smoothie.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
vegetable
leafy green
herb
spice
grain
legume
nut
seed
flower
stem
root
tuber
fungus
mushroom
weed
grass
fern
conifer
cactus
succulent
bamboo
shrub