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crenel

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɛn(ə)l/
(also crenelle /krɪˈnɛl/)
Definition of crenel

noun

  • an indentation in the battlements of a fort or castle, used for shooting or firing missiles through.

Origin:

late 15th century: from Old French, based on popular Latin crena 'notch'

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Definition of crenel in the US English dictionary
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