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donjon Meaning & Definition

/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/

What Does Donjon Mean?

Donjon is a noun that means The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.

Donjon at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/
Syllables2
Synonymskeep and dungeon
Pluraldonjons

Donjon Definition (Noun)

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

Noun

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

Synonyms of Donjon

Donjon synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

donjon (plural donjons)

Words That Rhyme With Donjon

Origin of Donjon

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

How to Pronounce Donjon

You say donjon as /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dʌn).

Questions People Ask About Donjon

What part of speech is donjon?

Donjon is a noun.

What is another word for donjon?

Words with a similar meaning to donjon include keep and dungeon. See the full list of donjon synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of donjon?

The plural of donjon is donjons.

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