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mango
This word evokes a sensory experience of tropical warmth and intense sweetness. It is almost always associated with summer, exotic climates, and a sticky, fragrant richness that distinguishes it from more temperate fruits like apples or pears. In culinary contexts, it carries a versatile connotation, shifting from a refreshing dessert ingredient to a savory component in spicy chutneys or salsas. The word suggests a lush, indulgent quality rather than a subtle or tart one.
Countable when referring to the individual whole fruits sitting in a bowl. Uncountable when referring to the fruit as a food ingredient or flavor, such as in a mango smoothie.