Why are mangoes called that?

This is what the Wikipedia entry (Mango) says about it: The English word "mango" (plural "mangoes" or "mangos") originated from the Malayalam word māṅṅa via Portuguese (also manga) during spice trade with Kerala in 1498. read more

When mangoes were first imported to the American colonies in the 17th century, they had to be pickled because of lack of refrigeration. Other fruits were also pickled and came to be called "mangoes", especially bell peppers, and by the 18th century, the word "mango" became a verb meaning "to pickle". read more

A mango is called a mango because it was the name of the African explorer, Michael Mango. In 1827, at age 22, Michael was strolling along through the Malawi streets when a giant mango suddenly dropped on his head. The mango was yellow, slightly green and smelt as sweet as summer. Mr. read more

Mango is a fruit that vastly helps with overall teeth and gum health. You can use mangos for teeth health in two different ways. The first way is to use mango tree bark, and make a gargling mix with it. read more