mangosteen
pronunciation
How to pronounce mangosteen in British English:
UK [ˈmæŋgəsti:n]
How to pronounce mangosteen in American English:
US [ˈmæŋɡəˌstin]
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- Noun:
- East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit
- two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples
Word Origin
Example
- 1. While more research needs to be done mangosteen is also said to have powerful anti-inflammatory antimicrobial antifungal and antiseptic properties .
- 2. Joe morton , co-founder of xango , got the idea for a new health drink when he tasted mangosteen fruit in malaysia .
- 3. On the television screen above george allen 's head , vietnamese farmers are harvesting mangosteen , longans and rose apples .
- 4. Mangosteen is a common fruit in southeast asia . It is a round berry shaped fruit . The fruit is one of the most delicious fruits .