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Donjon (noun) means the fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.

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

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

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

Synonyms

keep dungeon

Related words

have keep support try living stay hold break

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What is the meaning of donjon?

"donjon" (noun) means the fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.

What is another word for donjon?

Other words for "donjon" include keep, dungeon.

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