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castellations

Definition of castellations

noun

  • defensive or decorative parapets with regularly spaced notches; battlements: castellations and turrets added to the charm
  • (castellation) [mass noun] the use or building of castellations: one or two of the houses bore hints of castellation

Origin:

early 19th century: based on medieval Latin castellare 'to build castles', from castellum (see castle)

castellations in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of castellations in the US English dictionary