noun
mangal
MANG-guhl
Mangal (noun) means a swampy coastal ecosystem dominated by mangrove trees. Example: “The mangal along the estuary shelters young fish and crabs.”
noun
1
A swampy coastal ecosystem dominated by mangrove trees.
"The mangal along the estuary shelters young fish and crabs."
2
A charcoal grill used for Middle Eastern-style barbecuing, or the food cooked on it.
"They fired up the mangal and grilled skewers of lamb all afternoon."
How to use mangal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a mangrove swamp, or a type of charcoal barbecue grill — two unrelated senses that happen to share a spelling.
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Etymology
From Portuguese mangal, built from mangue ("mangrove") plus the place-forming suffix -al.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “mangal” mean?
The word “mangal” means a swampy coastal ecosystem dominated by mangrove trees. In plain terms, either a mangrove swamp, or a type of charcoal barbecue grill — two unrelated senses that happen to share a spelling.
How do you pronounce “mangal”?
“Mangal” is pronounced MANG-guhl (/ˈmæŋɡəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “mangal” in a sentence?
Here is “mangal” used in a sentence: “The mangal along the estuary shelters young fish and crabs.”
What part of speech is “mangal”?
“Mangal” is a noun.
Where does the word “mangal” come from?
The word “mangal” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese mangal, built from mangue ("mangrove") plus the place-forming suffix -al.
How many meanings does “mangal” have?
“Mangal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a swampy coastal ecosystem dominated by mangrove trees.
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