Castile
Pronunciation: /kæsˈtiːl/
The English word “Castile” has 1 meaning listed here.
proper noun
- A vaguely defined geographical region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.
Etymology
From (possibly through a Middle French form) Spanish Castilla from Old Spanish Castiella from Medieval Latin Castella from the plural of Latin castellum (“castle, fort, citadel”), diminutive of castrum (“fortress”); supposedly derived from the many castles constructed in the region.
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