Feminine

Castilië

  1. (feminine, historical) Castile (a medieval kingdom and former county in the Iberian Peninsula; the nucleus of modern Spain)
  2. (feminine) Castile (a vaguely defined geographical region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile)

Etymology

In summary

From Spanish Castilla, ultimately from Latin castellum. Doublet of kasteel, chateau, Kessel, castellum, ketella, and telo.

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