Definition of MANGONEL

mangonel

Meanings

Plural: mangonels

Noun

  • an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war engine for hurling large stones and other missiles
  • A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.
  • A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower).
  • A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.
  • An onager (type of catapult).

Origin / Etymology

From Old French mangonel, from Latin manganellus, manganum, from Ancient Greek μάγγανον (mánganon).

Scrabble Score: 11

mangonel is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mangonel is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mangonel is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

mangonel is a valid Words With Friends word