Meaning
a tropical fruit with a thick reddish skin and white flesh inside that is divided into sections:
A mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree (Garcinia mangostana) native to Southeast Asia, as well as its prized edible fruit. The fruit features a thick, dark reddish-purple rind enclosing sweet, juicy, segmented white pulp with a tangy flavor.
- Mangosteens are among the most highly prized tropical fruits.
- a refreshing drink flavoured with mangosteen
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