mango

English

/ˈmæŋɡəʊ/, /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A tropical Asian fruit tree, .
  • The fruit of the mango tree.
  • A pickled vegetable or fruit with a spicy stuffing; a vegetable or fruit which has been mangoed.
  • (US) A green bell pepper suitable for pickling.
  • A type of muskmelon, Cucumis melo.
  • Any of various hummingbirds of the genus Anthracothorax.
  • A yellow-orange color, like that of mango flesh.

Etymology

Derived from Portuguese manga (sleeve) derived from Malay mangga derived from Malayalam മാങ്ങ.

Origin

Malayalam

മാങ്ങ

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