mangonel

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Noun

mangonel (plural mangonels)

1. (historical) A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.
   1. A traction trebuchet trebuchet operated by manpower.
   2. (non-technical, often, proscribed) An onager.

Translations

• French: mangonneau
• Portuguese: manganela

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