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muraille

wall

noun moo-RAH-yuh Rare

Origin: Latin muralia, from murus 'wall'

Also means

rampart

Usage Note

Muraille specifically denotes a tall, thick, defensive wall, distinct from a simple mur (wall). It is often used for historical fortifications or natural cliff faces, as in la Grande Muraille de Chine (the Great Wall of China).

Examples

"La muraille entourait toute la ville."

Natural Translation

The wall surrounded the entire city.

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