mango
noun
man·go ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō 
plural mangoes also mangos
1
: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp
also : an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes
2
: sweet pepper
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Look for Outshine's new mango frozen treats and the already-popular Tajín peach rings ($12, Amazon). 
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Kebabs come with a very Angeleno array of condiments: an herbed tahini salad that evokes Green Goddess dressing; tangy, vivid-orange amba running over the top like runaway mango pickle lava; and a small tea cup’s worth of crimson chile crisp. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Another is essentially a pisco sour made with nutty, tart green mango; the drink is vegan, using aquafaba instead of traditional egg white. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2022 Interestingly, the flavor of the e-cigarette appears to be a factor, with mint proving more harmful than mango in mouse studies. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2022 Juul initially sold its high-nicotine pods in flavors like mango, mint and creme. Matthew Perrone And Dave Collins, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 This beer has notes of mango and a long, pine finish. Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 In the bizarre Season 2 scene the duo become intimate with the aid of a mango (as in the fruit). K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 Rattikorn is on hand to make her dessert specialty, slices of ripe mango over sweet rice simmered in coconut milk. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 See More
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Kebabs come with a very Angeleno array of condiments: an herbed tahini salad that evokes Green Goddess dressing; tangy, vivid-orange amba running over the top like runaway mango pickle lava; and a small tea cup’s worth of crimson chile crisp. Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 Another is essentially a pisco sour made with nutty, tart green mango; the drink is vegan, using aquafaba instead of traditional egg white. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2022 Interestingly, the flavor of the e-cigarette appears to be a factor, with mint proving more harmful than mango in mouse studies. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2022 Juul initially sold its high-nicotine pods in flavors like mango, mint and creme. Matthew Perrone And Dave Collins, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 This beer has notes of mango and a long, pine finish. Marc Bona, cleveland, 4 Sep. 2022 In the bizarre Season 2 scene the duo become intimate with the aid of a mango (as in the fruit). K.j. Yossman, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 Rattikorn is on hand to make her dessert specialty, slices of ripe mango over sweet rice simmered in coconut milk. Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa
First Known Use
1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
mango
noun
man·go ˈmaŋ-gō
plural mangoes or mangos
: a tropical fruit with yellowish red skin and juicy mildly tart yellow flesh