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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Selon les plans du promoteur immobilier, ce bout de terrain deviendrait l’entrée d’un parking souterrain.
From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2017
My best thanks are also due to Mrs. Hobson for allowing me to make use of her photograph of the entrance to this souterrain.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
A typical souterrain réfuge is that of the Château de Fayrolle, not far from Riberac on the Dordogne.
From Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
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
There was a souterrain a short distance from Ballycairn fort in a field opposite to Cranogh National School.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
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