marang

• Substantivo que designa um fruto tropical originário das Filipinas, com muitas sementes pequenas envolvidas por uma polpa branca adocicada, bem como a árvore filipina semelhante à fruta-pão que produz esse fruto.

A noun referring to a tropical fruit from the Philippines, which has a mass of small seeds embedded in sweetish white pulp, and also to the Philippine tree similar to the breadfruit tree that bears this fruit.

1. A tropical treeC1formal

   A Philippine tree (Artocarpus odoratissimus) related to the breadfruit, known for its large, fragrant fruit.

   Árvore tropical

   • The marang tree grows abundantly in the southern Philippines.
   • Farmers cultivate marang for its valuable timber and fruit.
   • The marang tree can reach up to 25 meters in height.

2. The fruit of this treeC1formal

   A tropical fruit with a thick, greenish-brown rind and sweet, white, segmented flesh containing numerous seeds.

   Fruto da marangueira

   • The marang fruit has a creamy texture and a sweet, aromatic flavor.
   • She peeled the marang to reveal its soft, white pulp.
   • Marang is often eaten fresh or used in desserts and ice cream.