Neuter
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kasteel

Meaning

  1. (neuter) castle, either palatial or fortified
  2. (broadly, neuter) any large, opulent building, in particular a residence
  3. (dated, neuter) rook
  4. (historical, neuter) a raised fortification on late mediaeval ships

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/kɑˈsteːl/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch castēel, from Old Northern French castel, from Latin castellum. Doublet of Kessel, chateau, Castilië, castellum, ketella, and telo.

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