Castile

English

/kasˈtiːɫ/

proper noun
Definitions
  • A medieval kingdom (or county) in the Iberian Peninsula.
  • A vaguely defined region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile.

Etymology

Derived from Spanish, Castilian Castilla (Castile, Castille) derived from Old Spanish Castiella derived from Latin Castella, castellum (castle, fort, citadel, fortress, reservoir, cistern).

Origin

Latin

castellum

Gloss

castle, fort, citadel, fortress, reservoir, cistern

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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