dungeon: Meaning and Definition of

dun•geon

Pronunciation: (dun'jun), [key]
— n.
  1. a strong, dark prison or cell, usually underground, as in a medieval castle.
  2. the keep or stronghold of a castle; donjon.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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