5 letter words starting with MANG

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children. (source: Merriam-Webster)

2. A Japanese comic book or graphic novel. (source: Oxford Languages)

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈmɑːŋɡə/

UK: /ˈmaŋɡə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "manga" originated from Japan in the late 18th century and has since become a popular form of entertainment worldwide. Manga is often associated with Japanese culture and is known for its distinctive style of artwork and storytelling. Manga is typically read from right to left and is often serialized in magazines before being released in book form. Manga has become a significant cultural export for Japan, with many manga series being translated into various languages and adapted into anime and other media formats. (source: Britannica)

Synonyms:

Comic book, graphic novel, anime, cartoon

Related Words:

Anime, komik, otaku, toons, comic

Example Sentences:

1. She spent the afternoon reading manga in her room.

2. The manga series "One Piece" has been ongoing since 1997.

3. Many popular manga series have been adapted into anime.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

1. A skin disease of mammals caused by parasitic mites and characterized by severe itching, hair loss, and the formation of scabs and lesions.
2. To infect with or suffer from mange.

Pronunciations

• US: /meɪndʒ/
• UK: /meɪndʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word "mange" comes from the Old French word "mangier," meaning "to eat." It was originally used to describe skin diseases in animals that were thought to be caused by excessive eating. Today, mange is used to describe a specific type of skin disease caused by parasitic mites.

Synonyms

• Scabies
• Dermatitis
• Eczema

Related Words

• Agone
• Ameno
• Among
• Anime
• Anger

Example Sentences

1. The dog had mange and had to be treated by a veterinarian.
2. The farmer was worried that his cows might get mange from the neighboring herd.
3. She noticed that her cat had been scratching excessively and suspected it might have mange.
4. He accidentally touched a mange-infested dog and had to undergo treatment to prevent contracting the disease.

Word: Mango 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• A tropical fruit with a sweet, juicy pulp and a hard, inedible inner kernel.
• The evergreen tree that bears this fruit.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/
• UK: /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "mango" originated from the Tamil word "māṅgai." Mangoes are native to South Asia but are now grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Mangoes are commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking and can be found in a variety of dishes, including chutneys, smoothies, and desserts.

5. Synonyms:

• Mangifera indica
• Mango tree

6. Related Words:

• Banjo
• Cargo
• Fargo
• Lingo
• Tango

7. Example Sentences:

• She ate a ripe mango for breakfast.
• The mango tree in the backyard is bearing fruit.
• The chef used mango in the salsa to add sweetness and tanginess.

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions: (1) Having mange or affected by mange. (2) In poor condition; shabby or inferior.

Pronunciations: (US: /ˈmeɪn(d)ʒi/ or /ˈmæn(d)ʒi/; UK: /ˈmeɪndʒi/)

Origin and Usage: The word "mangy" originated from the word "mange," which is a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites. It was first used to describe animals affected by mange, but later on, it was also used to describe things that are in poor condition. According to Google Ngram Viewer, the usage of "mangy" has been relatively stable since the mid-19th century.

Synonyms: shabby, scruffy, seedy, run-down, dilapidated

Related Words: mange, mealy, malty, molly, mosey

Example Sentences: (1) The mangy dog was wandering around the streets. (2) The old house looked mangy and dilapidated.