English Explanatory Dictionary

crenel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The space between merlons in a crenelated battlement.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹɛnəl/

Word forms

crenel crenels creneaux

Etymology

From Old French crenel ( > modern French créneau), diminutive of cren (“notch”).

Synonyms

embrasure[Appendix:Glossary

Related words

crenelle

Derived words

crenellate crenelled
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