mangal /ˈmæŋɡəl/noun 1/mæŋˈɡæl/ noun 1forms 1 noun1 •A tropical and subtropical coastal intertidal swampland ecosystem characterized by mangroves or similar shrubs and trees. mangal /mæŋˈɡæl/ noun1 •A Middle Eastern-style barbecue (cookout), or the barbecue (grill; cooking apparatus) it is cooked on. formsmangals