Mangosteen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ.stin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mangosteen is a noun meaning A tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.
Meaning
A tropical fruit of the tree genus Garcinia.
More Meanings
- The tree on which the fruit grows.
Example Sentences
The Mangosteen, Lansat, Rambutan, Jack, Jambou, and Blimbing, are all abundant; but most abundant and most esteemed is the Durian, a fruit about which very little is known in England, but which both by natives and Europeans in the Malay Archipelago is reckoned superior to all others.
Word Forms
- mangosteens
- mangostan
- mangousteen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mangostan, garcinia, mangustine, rata, kokum, mango.
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