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

A swampy coastal ecosystem dominated by mangrove trees.

"The mangal along the estuary shelters young fish and crabs."

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither a mangrove swamp, or a type of charcoal barbecue grill — two unrelated senses that happen to share a spelling.

Word forms

mangals plural, mangals plural, Mangals plural

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Etymology

From Portuguese mangal, built from mangue ("mangrove") plus the place-forming suffix -al.

Origin: Portuguese

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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