Definition of CASTELLUM

castellum

Meanings

Plural: castella, castellums

Noun

  • A small Roman detached fort or fortlet used as a watch tower or signal station.

Origin / Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin castellum. Doublet of cashel, castell, castle, and château.

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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