Definitions for donjon

donjon don·jon

Spelling: [duhn-juh n, don-]
IPA: /ˈdʌn dʒən, ˈdɒn-/

Donjon is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 31 anagrams from letters in donjon (djnnoo).

Definitions for donjon

noun

  1. the inner tower, keep, or stronghold of a castle.

Origin of donjon

variant of dungeon

Examples for donjon

Most of the provisions had been in a storehouse outside the donjon.

At the same moment they heard a cry from the top of the donjon.

The donjon and the encircling wall have been skillfully restored.

In the middle of the court is the donjon, which contains the archives and the treasure.

The donjon still exists, serving now as a soldiers barracks.

Within the donjon is the remains of the well, fifty feet deep.

Then Richard was captured and cast into a donjon to await the Duke's pleasure.

"You must come and see the donjon keep, girls," said George.

Once more shall its donjon overlook from its height the two valleys.

donjon or Keep, chief retreat of the defenders of a strong castle.

Word Value for donjon
Scrable

14

Words with friends

18

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