Castilië

Dutch

Etymology

From Spanish Castilla, ultimately from Latin castellum. Doublet of kasteel, chateau, Kessel, castellum, ketella, and telo.

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Proper noun

Castilië f

  1. (historical) Castile (a medieval kingdom and former county in the Iberian Peninsula; the nucleus of modern Spain)
  2. Castile (a vaguely defined geographical region of central Spain generally corresponding to the regions of Old and New Castile)

Derived terms

  • Castiliaan

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