Defn: A military engine formerly used for throwing stones and javelins.
MANGONISM
Man"go*nism, n.
Defn: The art of mangonizing, or setting off to advantage. [Obs.]
MANGONIST
Man"go*nist, n.
1. One who mangonizes. (Zoöl.)
2. A slave dealer; also, a strumpet. [Obs.]
MANGONIZE Man"go*nize, v. t. Etym: [L. mangonizare, fr. mango a dealer in slaves or wares, to which he tries to give an appearance of greater value by decking them out or furbishing them up.]
Defn: To furbish up for sale; to set off to advantage. [Obs. or R.]
B. Jonson.
MANGOSTEEN; MANGOSTAN
Man"go*steen, Man"go*stan, n. Etym: [Malay mangusta, mangis.] (Bot.)
Defn: A tree of the East Indies of the genus Garcinia (G. Mangostana). The tree grows to the height of eighteen feet, and bears fruit also called mangosteen, of the size of a small apple, the pulp of which is very delicious food.