Mangosteen

Pronunciation: /ˈmæŋɡəˌstin/

Definitions of mangosteen

noun a tropical fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor, known for its purple rind and white segmented flesh

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a delicious mangosteen for the first time.

A2 Mangosteen is a tropical fruit with a sweet and tangy flavor.

B1 The market had a variety of fruits including mangosteen.

B2 After researching the health benefits, I started incorporating mangosteen into my diet.

C1 The mangosteen tree is native to Southeast Asia and produces fruit with a thick purple rind.

C2 The unique taste of mangosteen makes it a sought-after fruit in many parts of the world.

Examples of mangosteen in a Sentence

formal The mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is known for its sweet and tangy flavor.

informal I tried a mangosteen for the first time and it was delicious!

slang Have you ever tasted a mangosteen? It's bomb!

figurative The mangosteen symbolizes the exotic and unique flavors of Southeast Asia.

Grammatical Forms of mangosteen

• past tense: mangosteened
• plural: mangosteens
• comparative: more mangosteen
• superlative: most mangosteen
• present tense: mangosteen
• future tense: will mangosteen
• perfect tense: have mangosteened
• continuous tense: is mangosteening
• singular: mangosteen
• positive degree: mangosteen
• infinitive: to mangosteen
• gerund: mangosteening
• participle: mangosteened

Origin and Evolution of mangosteen

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Malay

Story behind the word: The word 'mangosteen' originated from the Malay language, where it is known as 'manggis'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'mangosteen' was first recorded in English in the early 17th century. It is believed to have been introduced to the Western world by Dutch explorers who encountered the fruit in Southeast Asia.