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donjon

American  
[duhn-juhn, don-] / ˈdʌn dʒən, ˈdɒn- /

noun

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


donjon British  
/ ˈdʌndʒən, ˈdɒn- /

noun

  1. Also called: dungeon.  the heavily fortified central tower or keep of a medieval castle

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Etymology

Origin of donjon

Variant of dungeon

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"There was no visibility. I kind of compared it to a metal jungle gym underwater," recalled Robyn Bianchi, the assistant salvage master for one of the firms involved, Donjon Marine.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Engineering News-Record, a magazine that covers the construction industry, wrote in 2017 that Donjon Marine Co.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Evergreen said in a statement that it would work with salvage firm Donjon Smit to assess the next steps in the operation.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2022

Michelli referred questions about the diving operation to New Jersey-based Donjon Marine Co., which was contracted by boat-owner Seacor Power to lead the underwater search.

From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2021

Donjon of the Ch�teau de Clisson La Moine, a tiny and most picturesque river, still flows under the antique arches of the old bridge, which was held in turn by the Vendeans and the Republicans.

From Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)