Mangal
//ˈmæŋɡəl// name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal swampland ecosystem characterized by mangroves or similar shrubs and trees.
- 2 A Middle Eastern-style barbecue (cookout), or the barbecue (grill; cooking apparatus) it is cooked on.
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
Etymology 1
From Portuguese mangal, from Portuguese mangue (“mangrove”) + Portuguese -al (“-al”)
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Turkish mangal, from Arabic مَنْقَل (manqal).
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