Alphonso mango

English

Etymology

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

Noun

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