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I first got into fruit when I was a teenager, when my life was changing in every way. The first time I had a mango, at like 18, I was like, 'Where has this been my whole life?'
Scott Thompson

Meaning of "mango" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MANGO

Via Portuguese from Malay mangā, from Tamil mānkāy from mān mango tree + kāy fruit.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MANGO

mango  [ˈmæŋɡəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MANGO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mango is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MANGO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mango

Mango

The mango is a juicy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees, that are cultivated mostly for edible fruits. The majority of these species are found in nature as wild mangoes. They all belong to the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to South and Southeast Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. The highest concentration of Mangifera genus is situated in western part of Malesia and in Burma and India. While other Mangifera species are also grown on a more localized basis, Mangifera indica – the 'common mango' or 'Indian mango' – is the only mango tree commonly cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. It originated in India and Burma. It is the national fruit of India and the Philippines and the national tree of Bangladesh. In several cultures, its fruit and leaves are ritually used as floral decorations at weddings, public celebrations and religious ceremonies. Unripe mangoes on a mango tree...

Definition of mango in the English dictionary

The definition of mango in the dictionary is a tropical Asian anacardiaceous evergreen tree, Mangifera indica, cultivated in the tropics for its fruit. Other definition of mango is the ovoid edible fruit of this tree, having a smooth rind and sweet juicy orange-yellow flesh.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MANGO


bingo
ˈbɪŋɡəʊ
bongo
ˈbɒŋɡəʊ
charango
tʃəˈræŋɡəʊ
Cipango
sɪˈpæŋɡəʊ
Congo
ˈkɒŋɡəʊ
contango
kənˈtæŋɡəʊ
dingo
ˈdɪŋɡəʊ
Durango
djʊˈræŋɡəʊ
fandango
fænˈdæŋɡəʊ
fango
ˈfæŋɡəʊ
flamingo
fləˈmɪŋɡəʊ
gringo
ˈɡrɪŋɡəʊ
Kongo
ˈkɒŋɡəʊ
lingo
ˈlɪŋɡəʊ
Mandingo
mænˈdɪŋɡəʊ
Marengo
məˈrɛŋɡəʊ
pongo
ˈpɒŋɡəʊ
quango
ˈkwæŋɡəʊ
Shango
ˈʃæŋɡəʊ
tango
ˈtæŋɡəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MANGO

mangetout
mangey
mangia-cake
mangier
mangiest
mangily
manginess
mangle
mangled
mangler
mango chutney
mango madness
mangold
mangold fly
mangoldwurzel
mangonel
mangostan
mangosteen
mangrove
mangrove fish

WORDS THAT END LIKE MANGO

Belgian Congo
camerlengo
Chilpancingo
Democratic Republic of Congo
Domingo
drongo
fungo
guango
ingo
mongo
mungo
Okavango
Okovango
Pango Pango
pingo
Republic of Congo
Santo Domingo
stingo
the Democratic Republic of Congo
Victoria de Durango

Synonyms and antonyms of mango in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mango» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MANGO

Find out the translation of mango to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mango from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mango» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芒果
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mango
570 millions of speakers

English

mango
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَنْجَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

манго
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

manga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mangue
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mangga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mango
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マンゴー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

망고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mangga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quả xoài
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாங்கனி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आंबा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mango
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mango
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mango
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

манго
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mango
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μάνγκο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mango
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mango
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mango
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mango

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MANGO»

The term «mango» is very widely used and occupies the 7.802 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MANGO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «mango» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «mango» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mango

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2 QUOTES WITH «MANGO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mango.
1
Akon
What I remember the most really was just running wild there. Barefooted, swimming in dirty lakes, selling fruit, picking mango trees, hoping not to get caught because they don't take kindly to thieves in Africa.
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Scott Thompson
I first got into fruit when I was a teenager, when my life was changing in every way. The first time I had a mango, at like 18, I was like, 'Where has this been my whole life?'

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MANGO»

Discover the use of mango in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mango and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Mango-Shaped Space
Thirteen-year-old Mia Winchell has a secret: sounds, numbers, and words appear to her in color.
Wendy Mass, 2008
2
The Mango: Botany, Production and Uses
Developing upon the successful first edition, this book incorporates a discussion of significant advances in mango research that have contributed to improved production and will be highly relevant for researchers and growers alike.
Richard E. Litz, 2009
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The House on Mango Street
NOW AVAILABLE IN EBOOK FOR THE FIRST TIME Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught everywhere from inner-city grade schools to universities across the country, and translated all over the world, The House on Mango Street ...
Sandra Cisneros, 2013
4
Where Is the Mango Princess?: A Journey Back From Brain Injury
Where Is the Mango Princess? is a breathtaking account that explores the very nature of personality-and the complexities of the heart.
Cathy Crimmins, 2012
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Monique and the Mango Rains: An Extraordinary Story of ...
This is the deeply compelling story of the rare friendship between a young development volunteer and this midwife who defies tradition and becomes - too early in her own life - a legend.
Kris Holloway, 2011
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Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India
With recipes drawn from memories of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, weddings and picnics, moving effortlessly from the lamb meatballs of Moghul emperors to the tamarind chutneys of the streets, this book will appeal to keen armchair cooks, as ...
Madhur Jaffrey, 2011
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The House on Mango Street (Bloom's Guides)
Discusses the writing of The house on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Includes critical essays on the work and a brief biography of the author.
Sandra Cisneros, Harold Bloom, 2010
8
Ataturk
This biography of Ataturk aims to strip away the myth to show the complexities of the man beneath.
Andrew Mango, 2011
9
The Art of the Byzantine Empire 312-1453: Sources and Documents
Originally published by Prentice-Hall, 1972. The prevailing view of Byzantine authors is that their art was highly true to nature. A perusal of the texts collected here will confirm this statement.
Cyril A. Mango, 1986
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Fruit Beverages and Processing with Mango Products
The book Fruit Beverages And Processing with Mango Products covers :- Mango, Preservation Technologies, Mango Processing Unit Mango Juice in Bags Hot Fill Procedure, Fruit and Vegetable Processing Flow Sheets (Simple Processing) ...
EIRI Board of Consultants & Engineers, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MANGO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mango is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jharkhand govt orders probe into Mango clashes - Business Standard
Jharkhand government today ordered an enquiry into the clashes which took place between two communities last night in Mango area here ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
2
Pakistan struggling to avoid ban on mango exports - The Express …
However, during the ongoing mango season, Pakistan's three consignments have been intercepted in Europe. Two more interceptions and the ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Taiwan doubles mango exports - Fruitnet.com
Taiwan's mango exports have increased 107 per cent to 3,607 tonnes in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period last year, ... «Fruitnet, Jul 15»
4
Argentina: Mango area triples in Jujuy - FreshPlaza
The INTA and the government of Jujuy are promoting mango crops, which have a great impact on regional economies, to meet the growing ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
5
World-Class Fashion Retailer Mango Selects VESDA-E Smoke …
Mango, a major international fashion brand of women's and men's clothing and accessories, has selected Xtralis' VESDA-E smoke detectors to ... «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
6
Mango Exports Looking Sweeter | Khmer Times | News Portal …
PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times) – Mango exporters in Kampong Speu province are gaining traction in Asian markets and expect overseas ... «Khmer Times, Jul 15»
7
India: Govt. promotes dwarf mango trees
Trees of dwarf variety can give better yield as these are planted at a distance of 2.5 x 2.5 compared to a normal mango tree, which is planted at ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
8
Mexico: High temperatures affect mango crops in Escuinapa
The high temperatures registered in the Mexican region of Escuinapa are accelerating the mango ripening process, causing at least 50 percent ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
9
Mango's in-flight magazine, Juice celebrates 100 issues
This month, Mango's in-flight magazine, Juice, celebrated its 100th issue. The multi-award winning publication has been available on-board ... «Media Update, Jul 15»
10
Mango Mela off to juicy start at Sec 36 park
CHANDIGARH: Local MP Kirron Kher on Saturday inaugurated the first-ever Mango Mela organized by the municipal corporation (MC) at ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

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