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Everything About Mangoes

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The Portuguese name for mangoes

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How monks spread the fruit

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Fun Facts

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Mango Family: Mangoes belong to the same plant family as cashews and poison ivy, which is why some people get itchy skin from touching mango sap.

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Quizzes

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In what century did mangoes first reach the Americas?

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To which plant family do mangoes belong alongside cashews?

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The English word 'mango' was adapted from which language?

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Which group of people is credited with spreading mangoes across East Asia?

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In which modern-day country did mangoes most likely originate 4,000 years ago?

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Glosario

Glossary
mango manila (noun)
A famous variety of mango from the Philippines known for its bright yellow skin and incredibly sweet, buttery flavor. It is prized for having no stringy fibers, making it so smooth that it’s often called the king of dessert mangoes.

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Glossary
mangifera indica (noun)
The scientific name for the common mango, native to South Asia for over four thousand years. It is the legendary king of fruits that started it all.
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Gossip

Gossip

What is the best way to slice a mango?

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Videos

federico Buddhist monks carried mangoes on long voyages to East Asia and Malaysia in the 4th century.

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federico The name mango comes from the Tamil word 'mangay.' Portuguese explorers adopted it as 'manga' during their spice trade journeys in India during the 1400s.

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federico Wild mangoes originated over 4,000 years ago in India and Myanmar.

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federico Mangoes reached the Americas in the 1700s via Portuguese and Spanish ships.

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federico Mangoes reached the Americas in the 1700s via Portuguese and Spanish ships.

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