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donjon

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/

The English word “donjon” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

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

Etymology

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

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