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souterrain
[ soo-tuh-reyn, soo-tuh-reyn ]
noun
, Chiefly Archaeology.
- a subterranean passage or structure; grotto.
souterrain
/ ˈsuːtəˌreɪn /
noun
- archaeol an underground chamber or passage
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Word History and Origins
Origin of souterrain1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of souterrain1
C18: from French
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Example Sentences
In many cases we do find the entrance to a souterrain is in a fort.
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It is a souterrain situated in Glenshesk, about three miles from Ballycastle.
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It is a small fort, and on the top we saw the narrow entrance to the souterrain.
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There is a fine souterrain, evidently connected with a rath, or encampment, in the graveyard.
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My best thanks are also due to Mrs. Hobson for allowing me to make use of her photograph of the entrance to this souterrain.
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