souterrain
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of souterrain
1725–35; < French: literally, underground, calque of Latin subterrāneus; see sous-sous, terrain
Example Sentences
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In neither of these forts is there, as far as is known, a souterrain, nor is there one in the old fort at Antrim, a typical rath.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
We heard here of another souterrain about a mile distant, called Backaderry Cove.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
A souterrain also runs under the Glebe House at Donaghmore, Co.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
Secondly, he did so with the design that, as Alaeddin could not come forth from underground, he would also be impotent to bring out the Lamp from the souterrain.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 13 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
No mortar has been used in its construction, and I should say it is an old souterrain, or part of a souterrain.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
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