donjon
2 synonyms for donjon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
A variant of dungeon remodelled on its etymon, Old French donjon.
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