| Pronunciation: | | 'dunjun
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress |
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DONJON is a 6 letter word that starts with D. |
| | Synonyms: | | dungeon, keep |
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| | See Also: | | castle, fastness, stronghold |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Don"jon\, n. [See {Dungeon}.]
The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in
ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the
fortifications. See Illust. of {Castle}.
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