castellated

adjective

cas·​tel·​lat·​ed ˈka-stə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce castellated (audio)
1
: having battlements like a castle
2
: having or supporting a castle

Examples of castellated in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin castellatus, past participle of castellare to fortify, from Latin castellum

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of castellated was in 1679

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“Castellated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/castellated. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

castellated

adjective
cas·​tel·​lat·​ed ˈkas-tə-ˌlāt-əd How to pronounce castellated (audio)
: having battlements like a castle
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