"donjon" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈdɒn.d͡ʒən/ [UK], /ˈdɑn.d͡ʒən/ [Canada, US], /ˈdɔn.d͡ʒən/ [General-Australian] Forms: donjons [plural]
Etymology: A variant of dungeon remodelled on its etymon, Old French donjon. Etymology templates: {{m|en|dungeon}} dungeon, {{der|en|fro|donjon}} Old French donjon Head templates: {{en-noun}} donjon (plural donjons)
  1. The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep. Related terms: dungeon

Inflected forms

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