English Explanatory Dictionary

donjon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dungeon.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-dungeon.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-donjon.wav

Word forms

donjon donjons

Etymology

A variant of dungeon remodelled on its etymon, Old French donjon.

Related words

dungeon
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