Meaning
The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.
Etymology
Origin: French
A variant of dungeon remodelled on its etymon, Old French donjon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2024.