What does donjon mean?
Donjon means The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep..
Donjon
/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/ · noun
Meaning
The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep..
Example Sentences
It was a fortress of no great size, consisting of a donjon, or large and high square tower, surrounded by buildings of inferior height, which were encircled by an inner court-yard.
[…] the prison fortress called Qomr, a mound of yellowish brick rising up from the left back of the turbid river, in whose donjon by long tradition the warlord was obliged to lay his head.
Synonyms for donjon
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Word Forms
- donjons
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for donjon?
Common synonyms include keep, dungeon.
What is the opposite of donjon?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use donjon in a sentence?
It was a fortress of no great size, consisting of a donjon, or large and high square tower, surrounded by buildings of inferior height, which were encircled by an inner court-yard.
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