maniero

Definitions of maniero
  1. noun
    a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
    synonyms: castello, fortificazione, saliente
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    type of:
    fortificazione
    defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
  2. noun
    the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
    synonyms: castello, fortificazione, saliente
  3. noun
    a strongly fortified defensive structure
    synonyms: caposaldo, castello, forte, fortezza, fortificazione, saliente
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    types:
    bastione
    a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    acropoli
    the citadel in ancient Greek towns
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