MANGOSTEEN - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
East Indian tree with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit
Categories: Fruit tree
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
two- to three-inch tropical fruit with juicy flesh suggestive of both peaches and pineapples
Categories: Edible fruit
Synonyms
Garcinia mangostana, Mangosteen tree, Mangosteen
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "mangosteen" comes from Malay manggustan, which was borrowed from Dutch mangosteen.
🧩 Fun Fact
Languages borrow words when cultures meet—through trade, conquest, or collaboration.