donjon

don·jon

 (dŏn′jən, dŭn′-)

n.

The fortified main tower of a castle; a keep.

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[Variant of dungeon.]

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donjon

(ˈdʌndʒən; ˈdɒn-)

n

(Fortifications) the heavily fortified central tower or keep of a medieval castle. Also called: dungeon

[C14: archaic variant of dungeon]

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don•jon

(ˈdʌn dʒən, ˈdɒn-)

n.

the inner tower, keep, or stronghold of a castle.

[variant of dungeon]

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Noun

1.

donjon - the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress dungeon, keep castle - a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack stronghold, fastness - a strongly fortified defensive structure

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