English

Noun

castell ‎(plural castells)

1. A human tower formed in festivals in Catalonia.

Related terms

• casteller

Translations

Catalan

Etymology

From Latin castellum.

Pronunciation

• (Eastern) IPA^(key): /kəsˈteʎ/
• (Western) IPA^(key): /kasˈteʎ/
• Rhymes: -eʎ

Noun

castell m ‎(plural castells)

1. castle ; a fortified structure
2. (nautical) castle ; enclosed area located above the top deck.
3. château ; large house
4. castell

Derived terms

• castell de cartes ‎(“house of cards”)
• castell de sorra ‎(“sandcastle”)
• casteller
• castellero

Middle English

Noun

castell

1. castle

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin castellum.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkas.tɛɬ/

Noun

castell m (plural cestyll)

1. castle (fortified building)
2. rook (chess piece)

Synonyms

• caer

See also

Chess pieces in Welsh · darnau gwyddbwyll (layout · text)
brenin	brenhines	castell	esgob	marchog	gwerinwr

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