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mangonel.

A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects. A traction trebuchet (trebuchet operated by manpower).

    historical
  2. A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and burning objects. An onager (type of catapult).

    historical · often · proscribed
Where this word comes from

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

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