Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mangel
noun
/ˈmæŋɡəl/
Definition
A large, cultivated root vegetable used primarily as animal fodder.
Examples
- The farmer decided to plant mangel in his fields to ensure his livestock had enough feed during the winter months.
- After harvesting, the mangel was stored in a barn to keep it fresh for the cattle.
- Due to its high sugar content, mangel is favored by many dairy farmers for feeding their cows.
Meaning
Mangel is often referred to as ‘mangel-wurzel,’ which is a type of sugar beet specifically grown for livestock feed.
Synonyms
- beet
- root vegetable
- fodder crop
