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Definition of Donjon
1. Noun. The main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress.
Specialized synonyms: Black Hole Of Calcutta
Group relationships: Castle
Generic synonyms: Fastness, Stronghold
Definition of Donjon
1. n. The chief tower, also called the keep; a massive tower in ancient castles, forming the strongest part of the fortifications. See Illust. of Castle.
Definition of Donjon
1. Noun. The fortified tower of a motte or early castle; a keep. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Donjon
1. the main tower of a castle [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Donjon
Literary usage of Donjon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building, Biographical, Historical, and by Russell Sturgis (1901)
"Originally, the apartments of the lord of the castle and his family were in the
donjon, but this ceased when the desire became manifest for much more ..."
2. Three Visits to Madagascar During the Years 1853-1854-1856: Including a by William Ellis (1859)
"Spice Plantations at Grande donjon. —Preparations for the Feast of the New
Year.—Permission given to bury the Skulls of English and Frenchmen ..."
3. The American in Paris by John] [Sanderson (1838)
"Montmartre—donjon of Vincennes.—St. Ouen.—St. Germain.—The Pretender.—Machine de
Marli.—Versailles.—The Water-works. —The Swiss Garden.— Trianon. ..."
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