mangonel Meaning & Definition
What Does Mangonel Mean?
As a noun, mangonel means A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects. A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower). An onager (type of catapult). It is also used to mean A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower).
Mangonel Definition (Noun)
- A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects. A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower). An onager (type of catapult).
- A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower).
- An onager (type of catapult).
Synonyms of Mangonel
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Mangonel synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mangonel (plural mangonels)
Origin of Mangonel
From Old French mangonel, from Latin manganellus, manganum, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον (mánganon).