# donjon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdʌn.d͡ʒən/

## Definitions
1. The fortified tower and main residence of a motte or early castle; a keep.

## Etymology
A variant of dungeon remodelled on its etymon, Old French donjon.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/donjon