# cashel

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkæʃəl/ · frequency rank #74,810

## Definitions
1. In early Ireland, a ringfort or a circular stone structure used for defense.

## Etymology
From Irish caiseal, from Old Irish caisel, from Latin castellum. Doublet of castell, castellum, castle, and château.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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