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English
Etymology
Probably named after Afonso de Albuquerque, 16th-century viceroy of Portuguese India. The cultivar was developed by Jesuits in Goa.
Noun
Alphonso mango (plural Alphonso mangos)
- A type of Indian mango with golden-yellow skin and a rich, creamy texture.
- Synonyms: Alphonso, hapus mango
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References
- ^ Patricia Ann Alvares (2019 April 15) “The Jesuits and the Mango”, in Times of India