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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Having fled from the king, Ma'aruf discovers a magic "souterrain" and a talismanic seal ring, by the aid of which he attains incalculable wealth.
From The Life of Sir Richard Burton by Wright, Thomas
The rath and souterrain are undoubtedly the work of primitive man, yet here we have the Sidh, inhabited by the fairy and the Tuatha de Danann.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
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
In the same district I visited a fine souterrain at the foot of Knockdhu, which was afterwards fully explored and measured by Mrs. Hobson.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
Mrs. Hobson photographed the entrance to this souterrain, which is reproduced in Plate VII.
From Ulster Folklore by Andrews, Elizabeth
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