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kasteel.

castle, either palatial or fortified

7 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/kɑˈsteːl/
  1. castle, either palatial or fortified

    neuter
  2. any large, opulent building, in particular a residence

    broadly · neuter
  3. rook

    dated · neuter
  4. a raised fortification on late mediaeval ships

    historical · neuter
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch castēel, from Old Northern French castel, from Latin castellum. Doublet of Kessel, chateau, Castilië, castellum, ketella, and telo.

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