mango
/ˈmæ̞ŋɡəʊ̯/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica.
2
The fruit of the mango tree.
3
A pickled vegetable or fruit with a spicy stuffing; a vegetable or fruit which has been mangoed.
4
A green bell pepper suitable for pickling.
5
A type of muskmelon, Cucumis melo.
6
Any of various hummingbirds of the genus Anthracothorax.
7
A yellow-orange color, like that of mango flesh.
8
The breasts.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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