Alphonso mango

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English

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Alphonso mangoes

Etymology

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Probably named after Afonso de Albuquerque, 16th-century viceroy of Portuguese India. The cultivar was developed by Jesuits in Goa.[1]

Noun

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Alphonso mango (plural Alphonso mangos)

  1. A type of Indian mango with golden-yellow skin and a rich, creamy texture.
    Synonyms: Alphonso, hapus mango

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References

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  1. ^ Patricia Ann Alvares (2019 April 15) “The Jesuits and the Mango”, in Times of India‎[1]
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