donjon

Noun

Meaning

The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.

Source: Webster's dictionary

keep dungeon fort manor burg chateau palace garrison citadel peel tower castle support living cell

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shack free release rest freedom remove

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fastness stronghold

dungeon

Cultural legacy A replicated Osaka Castle has been created on the site of Hideyoshi's great donjon. Source: Internet

Converted into a donjon around 950, Château de Doué-la-Fontaine in France is the oldest standing castle in Europe. Source: Internet

"Dungeon" is a corrupted form of "donjon" and means a dark, unwelcoming prison. Source: Internet

The larger towers provided space for habitation to make up for the loss of the donjon. Source: Internet